Richland, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Hinds County County
Richland, MS
At a Glance
How Richland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Richland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Richland a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Richland residents earn a median household income of $63,611 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,666. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,699 business establishments, including 493 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richland is $131,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,968. Median rent is $1,146/month, with 42.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Richland reports 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,069/100K.
Education
25.1% of adults in Richland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richland has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.