Richland TownshipSD
A town of 106.
Is Richland Township a good place to live?
18% of the land in Richland Township is conserved, above both South Dakota’s towns (3.3%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Richland Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
106 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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 Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Richland Township.
About half of Richland Township’s working residents commute to Huron
For Richland Township, the typical journey to work is 19 minutes. The town’s middle household income stands at $54,000, against $72,000 in South Dakota’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Huron (48%), Alpena (5%) and Brookings (3%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
| Richland Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,000 | $72,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Richland Township, 17.8% of the land is conserved
Only 3 of the 33 South Dakota towns we compare have a lower trail network density than Richland Township.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Richland Township
In July, afternoons reach 86°; in January, nights fall to 6°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Richland Township is
Richland Township: 14% of adults report frequent mental distress. 29% of adults sleep under 7 hours locally.
| Richland Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 22% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 19% | 16% |
| What stands out | Richland Township | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.4% | 9.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Richland Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in just over half of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 38% of Richland Township’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 25% to drought.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Richland Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Richland Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Richland Township residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
100% of working residents leave Richland Township for work
Where Richland Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Richland Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Richland Township, SD a good place to live?
Richland Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.