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Richland, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Union County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
168 Population 30/sq mi density
$53,295 Median Income $20,348 per capita
$206,800 Home Value $280,678 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$53,295 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$206,800 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Richland, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,295
29% below
$20,348 per capita
Home Value
$206,800
27% below
Zillow: $280,678
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
186/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
48% below
77.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
21.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
0% below
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
291 sunny days/yr

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
71%
Home Value
73%
Poverty
177%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
181%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Richland a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 $53,295 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,348. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 878 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Richland is $206,800 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,678. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

Richland reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 186/100K.

Education

17.5% of adults in Richland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 77.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Richland has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population168
Median Age22.7 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female63% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$53,295
Per Capita$20,348
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty21.9%
County GDP$2,261M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,409

Housing

A
Home Value$206,800
Rent
Ownership58.1%
Zillow$280,678
Housing Units51
Rent Burden23.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property186/100K

Health

Obesity32.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,783/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain28.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,160 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+77.5%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute35 min
Broadband43.0%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Richland was built in 1972.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.