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About Richland
City in Mississippi, United StatesRichland is a city in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 7,137 at the 2020 census. A suburb of Jackson, Richland is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is located southeast of the state capital.
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Housing in Richland
The typical Richland home is worth about $223,000, up 4.8% in a year, 13% above the Mississippi typical home.
Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Richland
Safety Grade B
Richland reports less crime per resident than 61% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Health in Richland
Health Grade C+
Healthier than 43% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 58% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Mississippi
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.
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Schools in Richland
All Richland schools →School Grade A+
The public schools Richland’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 95% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MS. Ratings are from neighbors.
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