Richland, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Freestone County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
354 Population 147/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $23,956 per capita
$60,500 Home Value $241,951 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Richland enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density147/sq mi
Coordinates31.9248°N, 96.4236°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFreestone County County
Nearest AirportWaco Regional (ACT)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.28"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.4 / 100
Community Resilience30.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 89 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 112 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 111 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 102 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 114 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 93 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 146 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 112 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 112 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 100 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 114 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 116 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 93 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 114 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 96 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 111 km
Sep 30, 2012 1 km W of Irving, Texas M3.1 111 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.1 112 km
Jan 23, 2013 6 km S of Coppell, Texas M3.0 121 km
Jan 20, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.0 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 295 km
2008 Ike Category 2 148 km
2005 Rita Category 3 272 km
1983 Alicia Category 2 263 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

533 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 152 fatalities, 1,777 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1953 EF5 80 km 114
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 53 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 98 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 81 km 3
May 26, 1976 EF4 89 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 58 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 76 km 6
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 74 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 75 km 0
May 10, 2015 EF3 93 km 2
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 92 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 89 km 2
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 37 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 77 km 1
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 91 km 0
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 26 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 57 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 50 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 91 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: S839 CONCORD ROBBINS (4,388 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 82 km
2011 C#491 3,616 43 km
2011 495 1,606 75 km
2011 HENDERSON 475 1,379 92 km
2011 507 1,121 79 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
March 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in
June 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.3 in Driest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 2.5 in
October 69°F (20°C) 5.1 in Wettest
November 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in

Richland has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 48°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.3").

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