Richland Springs, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · San Saba County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
189 Population 189/sq mi density
$24,091 Median Income $10,594 per capita
$84,400 Home Value $181,544 Zillow
$1,500 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$24,091 median income, 2.9% 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

Richland Springs, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$24,091
68% below
$10,594 per capita
Home Value
$84,400
70% below
Zillow: $181,544
Median Rent
$1,500/mo
29% above
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Richland Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Richland Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
32%
Home Value
30%
Rent
129%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Richland Springs a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Richland Springs residents earn a median household income of $24,091 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $10,594. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 205 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Richland Springs is $84,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,544. Median rent is $1,500/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Education

18.8% of adults in Richland Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 29.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population189
Median Age18.8 yrs
Density189/mi²
Male / Female18% / 82%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$24,091
Per Capita$10,594
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$202M
Avg Weekly Wage$865

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,400
Rent$1,500
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$181,544
Housing Units139
Rent Burden37.5%

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,943/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain29.0 in/yr
Elevation1,404 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Richland Springs was built in 1961.
61.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Brownwood Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.