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Richland, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Daviess County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
548 Population 1,054/sq mi density
$71,635 Median Income $32,232 per capita
$145,800 Home Value $175,328 Zillow
$930 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
629 Violent Crime/100K 2,662 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$71,635 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,800 home value, $930/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
629 violent crimes/100K (66% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Richland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,054/sq mi
Coordinates37.9466°N, 87.1697°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyDaviess County County
Nearest AirportOwensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0495 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.20 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.0 / 100
Community Resilience84.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 84 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 84 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 52 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 83 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 63 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 41 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 117 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 84 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 70 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 83 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 85 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 110 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 82 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 119 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 82 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 131 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 99 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 149 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 84 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

486 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 83 fatalities, 1,078 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 61 km 31
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 39 km 6
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 64 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 79 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 61 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 85 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 65 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 88 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 20 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 82 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 55 km 24
May 30, 2004 EF3 68 km 1
May 11, 2003 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD DEER (1,557 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 76 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 54 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 56 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 78 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 57 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 64 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 64 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 52 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 61 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 52 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in Wettest
May 65°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in

Richland has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (3.0").

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