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Richland, TX

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Richland is a small town in Texas with a population of 354. Residents earn $53,750 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
354 Population 147/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $23,956 per capita
$60,500 Home Value $231,939 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,500 home value
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,750
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $60,500
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.4%
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.4%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.8%
61% lower than US avg

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

People

Population354
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density147/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 64%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$23,956
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$1,278M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$231,939
Housing Units168
Rent Burden29.7%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Uninsured18.0%
Smoking18.8%
Depression26.1%
Heart Disease6.9%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain43.5 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation358 ft (109 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+70.3%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute32 min
Broadband71.0%
Libraries2

Is Richland a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Richland receives an overall livability score of 3.9 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 offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Richland is $53,750, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Richland is $60,500, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 70.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Richland enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Richland has a population of 354 with a density of 147 people per square mile. The median age is 48.5 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (64.1%), with 15.8% Black.

Population

354
Total Population
147
People / sq mi
48.5yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Richland vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.7%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Richland vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Richland is $53,750, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Richland vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,750
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,956
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
IRS Avg AGI$63,146

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.8%
61% below US avg
Establishments (County)396
County GDP$1,278M

Business (County)

Restaurants37
Healthcare26
Retail59
Manufacturing12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,208
49% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate8.61%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.3 min
Drive Alone94.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Richland is $60,500, 79% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $231,939.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$60,500
79% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$231,939

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.2%
Housing Units168
Median Year Built1967

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,208
49% above US avg
Effective Rate8.61%
In Richland, 37.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 18.0% of residents lack health insurance. 18.8% are current smokers. 26.1% report depression. 30.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.4%
17% above US avg
Diabetes12.8%
Heart Disease6.9%
High Blood Pressure35.0%
Asthma11.1%
COPD8.4%
Cancer6.7%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.8%
34% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity30.5%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress20.9%
Physical Distress15.6%
Short Sleep40.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.0%
Uninsured18.0%
109% above US avg
Checkup Rate72.1%
Dental Visits49.1%
Premature Death10,438/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.8/10
Exercise Access41.8%
Healthcare Facilities26
Richland has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.5 inches. The area enjoys 301 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.5 inches
14% above US avg
Snowfall0.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density147/sq mi
Coordinates31.9248°N, 96.4236°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48161
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 66.4-point margin. 71.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 82.9%
D 16.6%

Winner: Republican by 66.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.4%
36% below US avg
High School+70.3%
Graduate Degree+0.9%
School Test Score5.10
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density147/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access71.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities26
Restaurants37
Retail Stores59

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.3 min
Drive Alone94.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.8%

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