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Richview, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Washington County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
242 Population 210/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $30,126 per capita
$93,300 Home Value $126,944 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
778 Violent Crime/100K 4,848 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
778 violent crimes/100K (105% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Richview, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$30,126 per capita
Home Value
$93,300
67% below
Zillow: $126,944
Violent Crime
778/100K
105% above
4,848/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
178% above
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
85%
Home Value
33%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
278%
Crime
205%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Richview a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
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 10.0% (178% 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 $126,944. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Safety & Crime

Richview reports 778 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 105% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,848/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population242
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density210/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$30,126
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$1,259M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,162

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,300
Rent
Ownership99.0%
Zillow$126,944
Housing Units100
Rent Burden23.3%

Crime

F
Violent778/100K
Property4,848/100K

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,641/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband100.0%
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.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.