Richlands, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Tazewell County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,188 Population 918/sq mi density
$37,382 Median Income $26,872 per capita
$107,300 Home Value $112,928 Zillow
$824 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
377 Violent Crime/100K 1,271 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$37,382 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,300 home value, $824/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
377 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Richlands, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,382
50% below
$26,872 per capita
Home Value
$107,300
62% below
Zillow: $112,928
Median Rent
$824/mo
29% below
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
377/100K
1% below
1,271/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
50%
Home Value
38%
Rent
71%
Poverty
156%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
214%
Crime
99%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Richlands a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 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 7.7% (114% above 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 $112,928. 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 377 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,271/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,188
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density918/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$37,382
Per Capita$26,872
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$1,716M
Avg Weekly Wage$861

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,300
Rent$824
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$112,928
Housing Units2,836
Rent Burden31.3%

Crime

F
Violent377/100K
Property1,271/100K

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death15,250/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.6 in/yr
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.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.