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Richland

A city of 2,136 people in Missouri

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Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves1named on the map

1Shady Dell Park4 acres

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About Richland

City in Missouri, United States

1,734Population

2.3 sq miArea

1,135 ftElevation

Richland is a city in Camden, Laclede, and Pulaski counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, Richland had a population of 1,734.

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Town numbers

ZIP code65556

Area code573

Living in Richland

Housing in Richland

$218K▲ 7.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Richland home is worth about $218,000, up 7.7% in a year, 19% below the Missouri typical home.

Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Richland

Safety Grade C

Richland reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 75% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000

Richland 2.9

Missouri 4.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Richland 20.3

Missouri 16.9

U.S. 15.5

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Work & commute in Richland

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Most working residents leave Richland for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Lebanon (12%), Waynesville (8%) and St. Robert (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Lebanon

12%

Waynesville

St. Robert

Fort Leonard Wood

8%Work in townlive and work in Richland 20 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 573Jobs based herebalanced

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Health in Richland

Health Grade D

Healthier than 10% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 64% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Missouri

15worse than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 2▼ 2 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

11.5%More adults with COPDMO 8% · worse 22.6%More older adults who have lost all their teethMO 15.8% · worse 8.9%More adults with heart diseaseMO 6.8% · worse

Care nearby

General Leonard Wood Ach (Ft Leonard Wood)Fort Leonard Wood · 17.1 mi · ER

Central Ozarks Medical CenterRichland · 0.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Richland · CMS · HRSAHealth in Richland →

Natural hazards in Richland

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌡️ Heat waves

0Does Richland flood?no paid flood claims on record 8Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Richland

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Richland →

Climate in Richland

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Richland has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

45° / 26°Winter

67° / 44°Spring

87° / 65°Summer

69° / 46°Fall

How much snow does Richland get?About 10 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 21, with the last in spring around Apr 15.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.9° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Richland

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B⁻

School Grade B-

The public schools Richland’s kids attend outperform 51% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictRICHLAND R-IVSchools2

Richland Elem. BElementary · Grades PK–6 · 240 students Richland High C+High · Grades 7–12 · 218 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.