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Richland Springs, TX

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Richland Springs is a small town in Texas with a population of 189. Residents earn $24,091 per year, which is 68% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
189 Population 189/sq mi density
$24,091 Median Income $10,594 per capita
$84,400 Home Value
$1,500 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$24,091 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$84,400 home value, $1,500/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $24,091
68% lower than US avg
Home Value $84,400
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.8%
44% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,500
29% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.1%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.1%
51% lower than US avg

How Richland Springs Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population189
Median Age18.8 yrs
Density189/mi²
Male / Female18% / 82%
Largest GroupWhite 44%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$24,091
Per Capita$10,594
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$202M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,400
Rent$1,500
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units139
Rent Burden37.5%

Health

Obesity36.1%
Uninsured15.7%
Smoking17.4%
Depression27.3%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain28.6 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation1,404 ft (428 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute24 min
Broadband48.0%
Libraries1

Is Richland Springs a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Richland Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Richland Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Richland Springs is $24,091, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Richland Springs is $84,400, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,500 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Richland Springs enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 328 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Richland Springs has a population of 189 with a density of 189 people per square mile. The median age is 18.8 years, 52% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (43.9%), with 4.8% Hispanic.

Population

189
Total Population
189
People / sq mi
18.8yrs
Median Age
52% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 18%
Female 82%

Race & Ethnicity

Richland Springs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.1%
22% above US avg
Spanish3.9%
71% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Richland Springs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Richland Springs is $24,091, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Richland Springs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,091
68% below US avg
Per Capita Income$10,594
Avg Weekly Wage$865
IRS Avg AGI$64,712

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg
Establishments (County)205
County GDP$202M

Business (County)

Restaurants19
Healthcare10
Retail33
Manufacturing12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,167
48% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.12%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.2 min
Drive Alone26.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home61.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Richland Springs is $84,400, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,500 (29% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,400
70% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,500
29% above US avg
Rent Burden37.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.1%
Housing Units139
Median Year Built1961

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,167
48% above US avg
Effective Rate6.12%
In Richland Springs, 36.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 15.7% of residents lack health insurance. 17.4% are current smokers. 27.3% report depression. 28.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Richland Springs vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.1%
12% above US avg
Diabetes11.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure32.8%
Asthma11.2%
COPD7.7%
Cancer6.9%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.4%
24% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity28.3%
Depression27.3%
Mental Distress21.0%
Physical Distress15.0%
Short Sleep39.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate36.0%
Uninsured15.7%
83% above US avg
Checkup Rate72.1%
Dental Visits51.2%
Premature Death9,943/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.3/10
Exercise Access50.7%
Healthcare Facilities10
Richland Springs has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 28.6 inches. The area enjoys 328 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall28.6 inches
25% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,404 ft (428 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density189/sq mi
Coordinates31.2715°N, 98.9486°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48411
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 79-point margin. 48.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 89.2%
D 10.2%

Winner: Republican by 79 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.8%
44% below US avg
High School+85.5%
Graduate Degree+10.0%
School Test Score5.10
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density189/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access48.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities10
Restaurants19
Retail Stores33

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.2 min
Drive Alone26.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home61.8%

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