What are the schools like in Richland, OR?

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, OR is $53,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 19.6%.

What is the weather like in Richland, OR?

Richland has an average high temperature of 37.1°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 62.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Richland, OR affordable or expensive?

Richland's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Richland is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $209,600 and the median rent is $638 per month.

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

Richland has a violent crime rate of 18.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 347.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Richland, OR a Good Place to Live?

Richland is a small town of 199 in Oregon, with a median household income of $53,333 and a 19.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Richland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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

Index: 95.0

Richland's overall cost of living index is 95.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Richland costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Richland, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$209,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$638	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Richland's violent crime rate is 18.6 per 100,000 residents — 95% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

18.6 /100k

Property Crime

347.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Richland, OR	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	28.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Richland sees average highs of 37.1°F in January and 91.6°F in July, with 21.3 inches of annual precipitation and 62.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Richland, OR
Average High — January	37.1°F
Average High — July	91.6°F
Annual Precipitation	21.3"
Annual Snowfall	62.3"

Demographics

Metric	Richland, OR	National Avg
Population	199	—
Median Age	64.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	19.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	12.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	12.6%	22.2%
65 and over	46.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Halfway, OR 8 mi Cambridge, ID 28 mi Huntington, OR 29 mi Midvale, ID 30 mi Baker City, OR 33 mi

ZIP Codes in Richland

Richland, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97870

Richland vs Other Cities

Richland, OR vs Halfway, OR Richland, OR vs Cambridge, ID Richland, OR vs Huntington, OR Richland, OR vs Midvale, ID Richland, OR vs Baker City, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richland, OR affordable or expensive?

Richland's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Richland roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $209,600 and median rent is $638/month.

What is the crime rate in Richland, OR?

Richland's violent crime rate is 18.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 347.3 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, OR a good place to live?

Richland, OR has a population of 199, a median household income of $53,333, and an unemployment rate of 19.6%. 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 37.1°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.3 inches with about 62.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Richland?

Richland, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97870.

What is the population of Richland?

The population of Richland, Oregon is 199 with a median age of 64.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Richland?

Key numbers for living in Richland: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $209,600, median household income $53,333, crime index 10 (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.