RichlandIN
A town of 415, settled in 1921.
Is Richland a good place to live?
Richland’s average trip to work is 34 minutes, above both the Indiana town median (24 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Richland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
415 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Richland: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Richland, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Richland.
With 0.0 jobs for every working resident, most of Richland’s workers commute out
The top destinations are Evansville (18%), Jasper (6%) and Rockport (5%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
| Richland | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 10% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $73,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
A typical Richland home is worth about $183K
The typical Richland home is worth about $183,000, up 2.1% in a year, 29% below the Indiana typical home. 88% of Richland households own their home, where Indiana’s towns sit at 76% and U.S. towns at 73%. The median rent in Richland is $850 a month.
| Richland | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 88% | 76% | 73% |
| Median rent | $850 a month | $947 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Richland stands out in Indiana and nationally: a typical July afternoon there is hotter
Richland’s July high is 88°F. Richland has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Richland is
Richland beats the Indiana average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 27% of Richland adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Richland | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 26% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 37% | 36% |
| What stands out | Richland | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.9% | 15.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Richland faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by earthquakes
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
USS LST-325 and 8 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Richland. Close and well known come first.
22 mi MuseumUSS LST-325
18 mi Theme parkHoliday World & Splashin' Safari
16 mi Ancient siteAngel Mounds
15 mi National MemorialLincoln Boyhood National Memorial116K visitors a year
22 mi Stadium & arenaFord Center
24 mi Zoo & aquariumMesker Park Zoo and Botanic GardenPhoto credits
USS LST-325: Wikideas1, CC0 · Holiday World & Splashin' Safari: Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, Public domain · Angel Mounds: Heironymous Rowe (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial: Rene Sturgell, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ford Center: Nyttend, Public domain · Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden: Randella (talk), CC BY 3.0
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Everything we know about Richland
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Richland
About 4 of every 100 Richland residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
100% of working residents leave Richland for work
Where Richland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Richland
Town in Indiana, United States
Richland is a town in Luce Township, Spencer County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. Until 2008, it was an unincorporated community; the town's residents voted to incorporate in the November 2008 general election. The population was 403 at the 2020 census. The town is developing plans to offer certain services to its residents. Police protection will not be provided by the town, but through an arrangement with the Spencer County Sheriff's Department.
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- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 394 ft
- ZIP code
- 47634
Questions about Richland
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Richland, IN a good place to live?
Richland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.