Texas · Metropolitan Area
Richwood is a small town in Texas with a population of 4,766. Residents earn $80,250 per year, which is 7% above the national average.
Based on current data, Richwood receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Richwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Richwood is $80,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Richwood is $230,800, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,215 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Richwood is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 108 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,324 per 100,000, 32% below the national average.
23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Richwood has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F. Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 73.7% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 26.3% |
| 96% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,250 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,012 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,312 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,500 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,858 |
| County GDP | $23,376M |
| Restaurants | 727 |
| Healthcare | 920 |
| Retail | 892 |
| Manufacturing | 253 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,186 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.55% |
| Commute Time | 23.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $230,800 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $261,375 |
| Median List Price | $267,500 |
| Median List Price | $267,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $162 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.5% |
| Price Drops | 37.5% |
| Inventory | 16 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,215 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,268 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,186 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.55% |
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,616/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 920 |
| Total Violent | 108.1/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 54.1/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 54.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,324.3/100K |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 270.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,027.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 27.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 35 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 70.7°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.8 inches |
| 20% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,066/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.0639°N, 95.4022°W |
| County FIPS | 48039 |
Winner: Republican by 19.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.7% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,066/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 920 |
| Restaurants | 727 |
| Retail Stores | 892 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 35 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 23.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |