McFarlane, Harold J. and Agnes, Stone House and Barn · National Register of Historic Places
Richland’s story
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194 people call this town in Wisconsin home.
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McFarlane, Harold J. and Agnes, Stone House and Barn · Photo: Jeff the quiet · CC0
Population
194
2025 Census estimate · +0.5% since 2020
Median home value
$134K
Census ACS
Household income
$55K
median
Median age
62.1
years
Jobs based here
111
Balanced
Is Richland a good place to live?
Richland’s midpoint age is 62.1 years, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 42.1 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Only one of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Richland. Richland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
194 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
HawkinsTrueLawrenceRichland
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Richland: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Richland, and how to reach them.
PowerJump River Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Richland’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTown of Richland ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2026
ZIP codes54526, 5453054526 62% · 54530 38%Census 2020
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.
70″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter6–25°
Spring30–52°
Summer54–77°
Fall35–54°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 7
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Richland sends most of its workers out of town
The top destinations are Ladysmith (27%), Hawkins (9%) and Glen Flora (4%). Only 6% of working residents stay in Richland for work; the rest commute out. Its typical household income stands at $55,000. Half commute less than 16 miles.
6%work in town
| Richland | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.9% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Richland6%
Ladysmith27%
Hawkins9%
Glen Flora4%
Bruce4%
16 mi
median commute distance
111
jobs based in Richland
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
More of Richland’s adults have diabetes than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
In Richland, 18% of adults smoke cigarettes. Among 358 Wisconsin towns, just 9 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Richland. Against the Wisconsin average, Richland comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 11.
| Richland | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 33% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
1 better20 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Richland | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.8% | 77.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.4% | 6.5% |
Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith
16.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Richland is inland flooding, at a moderate overall level
FEMA puts 48% of Richland’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 39% to cold waves. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 52% of U.S. communities.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Richland
15pages on Richland
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Richland; the nearest are
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Hayward41 mi$6,030 in-state tuitionNorthwood Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Rice Lake46.9 mi$4,926 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Richland residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Questions about Richland
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Richland, WI a good place to live?
Richland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.