At a Glance
Median Income
$53,295
$20,348 per capita
Home Value
$206,800
Zillow: $280,678
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
77.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
21.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
14.8% 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?
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 12.5% (247% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population168
Median Age22.7 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female63% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$53,295
Per Capita$20,348
Unemployment12.5%
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%
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,783/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain29.4 in/yr
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
Broadband100.0%
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.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.