What are the schools like in Richland, NE?

School district data for Richland is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Richland?

The median household income in Richland, NE is $40,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Richland, NE?

Richland has an average high temperature of 32.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.6 inches.

Richland, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Richland, NE?

Richland has a violent crime rate of 93.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 392.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Richland, NE a Good Place to Live?

Richland is a small town of 50 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $40,500 .

Strengths: Richland stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Richland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Richland city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Richland metro area.

Metric	Richland, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$112,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Richland's violent crime rate is 93.4 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

93.4 /100k

Property Crime

392.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Richland, NE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	67.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Richland sees average highs of 32.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July, with 28.7 inches of annual precipitation and 25.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Richland, NE
Average High — January	32.3°F
Average High — July	86.9°F
Annual Precipitation	28.7"
Annual Snowfall	25.6"

Demographics

Metric	Richland, NE	National Avg
Population	50	—
Median Age	50.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.0%	22.2%
65 and over	42.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bellwood, NE 7 mi Columbus, NE 7 mi Schuyler, NE 8 mi Lakeview, NE 9 mi Octavia, NE 10 mi

Richland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richland, NE affordable or expensive?

Richland has a median home value of $112,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $40,500.

What is the crime rate in Richland, NE?

Richland's violent crime rate is 93.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 392.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Richland?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Richland, NE a good place to live?

Richland, NE has a population of 50, a median household income of $40,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Richland?

Richland averages 32.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.7 inches with about 25.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Richland?

The population of Richland, Nebraska is 50 with a median age of 50.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Richland?

Key numbers for living in Richland: median home $112,500, median household income $40,500, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Richland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.