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Richland, MO


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Richland, Missouri

Richland, Missouri, in Pulaski county, is 66 miles NE of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 127 miles SW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 1,805.

The People and Families of Richland

In Richland, about 52% of adults are married. Lots of people in Richland live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Richland features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Richland had a median family income of $30,583.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Richland residents, with $500. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Richland Housing

In Richland, 66% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Richland.

Commuting

In Richland, 95% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

Richland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Richland Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Richland Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Richland, MO

Comparing Richland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Racial Diversity55
Well-Paid Single Men23
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income23
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home67
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work23
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Housing Recently Built65
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