At a Glance
Median Income
$37,382
$26,872 per capita
Home Value
$107,300
Zillow: $104,635
Median Rent
$824/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
308/100K
1,924/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Richlands Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Richlands's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Richlands a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Richlands residents earn a median household income of $37,382 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,872. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,000 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richlands is $107,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,635. Median rent is $824/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Richlands reports 308 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,924/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.8% of adults in Richlands hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richlands has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population5,188
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density918/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,382
Per Capita$26,872
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$1,716M
Avg Weekly Wage$861
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,300
Rent$824
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$104,635
Housing Units2,836
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent308/100K
Property1,924/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault154/100K
Burglary308/100K
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death15,250/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,996 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Richlands was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (88 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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