Richland TownshipMO
A town of 1,124. Public schools that outperform most of Missouri.
Is Richland Township a good place to live?
Richland Township’s best subject grades are an A+ for schools and an A for cost of living; its weakest is a D− for incomes. 29% of residents live below the poverty line in Richland Township, above both the Missouri town median (14%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 17 of Missouri’s 419 towns score lower on walkability. CDC estimates put its residents' health behind 91% of the country. Richland Township’s trail density is 1.7 miles per square mile, above both Missouri’s towns (0.3) and U.S. towns (0.4). Richland Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Richland Township stand out
Where Richland Township beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
Richland Township has shrunk 20% since 2010
1,414 counted in 2010 and 1,155 in 2020; an estimated 1,124 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Richland Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Missouri), ordered by how far Richland Township is from typical.
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Moving to Richland Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Richland Township, 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 Township.
Richland Township’s public schools rank among the best in Missouri
Its public schools are run by the Richland R-I school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Elem.Largest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 158 | A+ |
| Richland HighLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 125 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MO on state tests and graduation
Richland Township’s grade for health is a D
22% of adults smoke cigarettes in Richland Township. Richland Township beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17. 37% of adults get no exercise outside work in Richland Township.
| Richland Township | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 17% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 30% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 22% | 19% |
| What stands out | Richland Township | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 11.5% | 8% |
| More smokers | 22.1% | 16% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 18.5% | 13.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Very high risk in Richland Township, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Richland Township has 0.4 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Richland Township for work: only 3% work in town. The median household income in Richland Township is $43,000. The top destinations are Dexter (16%), Sikeston (15%) and Poplar Bluff (5%).
| Richland Township | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.3% | 13% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Richland Township has mild winters and hot summers
Richland Township has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Richland Township’s July high is 90°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Conserved land covers 0.2% of Richland Township
185 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Richland Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Richland Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Richland Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
1,124 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
About Richland Township
Township in the US state of Missouri
Richland Township is a township in Stoddard County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Richland Township was erected in 1853, and named for their rich soil.
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Questions about Richland Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Richland Township, MO a good place to live?
Public schools that outperform most of Missouri.
Are Richland Township schools good?
Yes. The public schools Richland Township children attend outperform 100% of Missouri districts on state tests and graduation, an A+ School Grade.
Is Richland Township, MO expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.