Richland, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Benton County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
61,912
Population
1,458/sq mi density
$92,550
Median Income
$50,656 per capita
$401,800
Home Value
$466,478 Zillow
$1,397
Median Rent
27.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
256
Violent Crime/100K
1,970 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$92,550 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$401,800 home value, $1,397/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
256 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Richland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,458/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2841°N, 119.2940°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tri-Cities (PSC) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0469 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adams (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 169 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 199 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Richland has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.1") and August the driest (0.1").