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Richland, IA
City in Keokuk County, Iowa.
Population
544
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
526
ZIP codes
0
Richland and its ZIP codes
Richland at a glance
- Richland is about 9.2 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,446 a year, 19% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,700 (35% below Iowa).
Local data for Richland, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Richland, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,446
Poverty rate
10.9%
Median home value
$135,700
Homeownership
86.3%
Bachelor's or higher
23.1%
Median age
29.1
Average commute
30.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (138), Irish Americans (69), Polish Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Keokuk County. PPP loans are for Richland.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,571
2,280 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,399
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.1M
FY 2026, $6,287 per person
How people get to work
Richland, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.8%
- Carpooled12.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Richland, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
421
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Richland, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Richland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OllieCity | 5.3 mi | 1 |
| PackwoodCity | 5.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Pleasant PlainCity | 7.5 mi | 1 |
| Maharishi Vedic CityCity | 9 mi | 3.3 |
| BrightonCity | 9 mi | 0.8 |
| FairfieldCity | 12 mi | 6.6 |
| KeotaCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| HarperCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| MartinsburgCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| West ChesterCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| HayesvilleCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| CoppockCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| SigourneyCity | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| BataviaCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| LibertyvilleCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| HedrickCity | 16 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Richland, IA in?
- Richland is in Keokuk County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Richland, IA?
- About 544 people live in Richland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Richland?
- Nearby places include Ollie (5.3 mi), Packwood (5.9 mi), Pleasant Plain (7.5 mi), Maharishi Vedic City (9 mi), Brighton (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023