Richland Springs is a small town of 247 in Texas, with a median household income of $23,563
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Strengths:
Richland Springs stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Richland Springs is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Richland Springs 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 Springs metro area.
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Richland Springs, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$77,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$23,563
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Richland Springs's violent crime rate is 16.5 per 100,000 residents
— 96% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
16.5 /100k
Property Crime
132.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Richland Springs is served primarily by RICHLAND SPRINGS ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
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Richland Springs, TX
National Avg
School District
RICHLAND SPRINGS ISD
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Richland Springs sees average highs of 59.4°F in January
and 95.1°F in July,
with 29.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Richland Springs has a median home value of $77,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $23,563.
Richland Springs's violent crime rate is 16.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 132.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Richland Springs are operated by RICHLAND SPRINGS ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.3:1. 20.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Richland Springs, TX has a population of 247, a median household income of $23,563, 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.
Richland Springs averages 59.4°F in January and 95.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.0 inches
with about 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Richland Springs, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76871.
The population of Richland Springs, Texas is 247 with a median age of 18.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Richland Springs: median home $77,800, median household income $23,563, crime index 5 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Richland Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.