At a Glance
Median Income
$63,750
$30,126 per capita
Home Value
$93,300
Zillow: $151,503
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
15.0%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
14.2% smoking rate
How Richview Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Richview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Richview a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Richview residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,126. The unemployment rate stands at 15.0% (317% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richview is $93,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,503. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
11.0% of adults in Richview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richview has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population242
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density210/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$30,126
Unemployment15.0%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$1,259M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,162
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,300
Rent
Ownership99.0%
Zillow$151,503
Housing Units100
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,641/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain42.2 in/yr
Elevation538 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute22 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Richview was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.