At a Glance
Home Value
$205,000
Zillow: $365,609
Median Rent
$833/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.9%
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
20.4%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
15.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Richland a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richland is $205,000 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $365,609. Median rent is $833/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
36.9% of adults in Richland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richland has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population178
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density1,618/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans29.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$18,616
Unemployment20.4%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$855M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
Home Value$205,000
Rent$833
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$365,609
Housing Units94
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,080/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain21.3 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation2,212 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.9%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute12 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Richland was founded in 1917.
The median home in Richland was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (92 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.