Richland, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Colfax County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
68 Population 324/sq mi density
$40,625 Median Income $24,399 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $246,957 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$40,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Richland, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,625
46% below
$24,399 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
60% below
Zillow: $246,957
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
87% below
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
14% below
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
54%
Home Value
40%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Richland a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Richland residents earn a median household income of $40,625 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,399. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 312 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Richland is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,957. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

4.3% of adults in Richland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Richland has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population68
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density324/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans14.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$40,625
Per Capita$24,399
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,023M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$246,957
Housing Units37
Rent Burden18.6%

Health

Obesity27.6%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,195/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain28.7 in/yr
Elevation1,398 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute14 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Richland was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.389 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.