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Richland Center, Wisconsin

Introduction to Richland Center, Wisconsin

Richland Center, Wisconsin is 52 miles W of Madison, Wisconsin and 126 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is in Richland County. The population of the city is 5,114.

Richland Center History

Ira Haseltine purchased the area now covered by Richland Center from Sergeant John Dillma in 1851. The city became the county seat of Richland County in November of 1851. The first post office of Richland Center was established in 1854. It was incorporated as a village in 1866, and the first railroad services began in 1876. Richland Center was recognized as a city in 1887.

Richland Center and nearby Attractions

  • Eagle Cave Natural Park
  • Tower Hill State Park
  • Mid - Continent Railway Museum
  • Rocky Arbor State Park
  • Swiss Historical Village

Things To Do In Richland Center

Richland Center offers easy access to the Circus World Museum, the Mount Horeb Mustard Museum, the Mid-Continent Railway Museum, the Swiss Historical Village and the Mineral Point Railroad Museum. The Blue Mounds State Park, the Wildcat Mountain State Park, Mirror Lake State Park, Natural Bridge State Park and Tower Hill State Park offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The Eagle Cave Natural Park is accessible from Richland Center as well. Some of the local festivals include the June Dairy Day, the Richland County Fair and Latin Days.

Richland Center Transportation

Dane County Regional is the nearest major airport.

Richland Center Higher Education

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Western Wisconsin Technical College, Madison Area Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse are some of local colleges and universitities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Richland Center Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Richland Center Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Richland Center, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men31
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population11
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
College Educated Adults46
Median Family Income32
People in Middle Class or Better31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime52
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