At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$23,956 per capita
Home Value
$60,500
Zillow: $241,951
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,460/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
70.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
18.8% 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+
3.6 / 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 $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,956. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 396 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richland is $60,500 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,951. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Richland reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,460/100K.
Education
21.4% of adults in Richland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
70.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richland has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population354
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density147/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born14.4%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$23,956
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$1,278M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
Housing
A+
Home Value$60,500
Rent
Ownership83.2%
Zillow$241,951
Housing Units168
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,460/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,438/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation358 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+70.3%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute32 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Richland was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.4% of the population has a disability.
14.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.