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Richland, MO
City in Pulaski County, Missouri.
Population
2,136
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
942
ZIP codes
0
Richland and its ZIP codes
Richland at a glance
- Richland is about 10 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $34,268 a year, 52% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $76,100 (67% below Missouri) and median rent is $683 a month.
Local data for Richland, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Richland, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,268
Poverty rate
25.9%
Median home value
$76,100
Median rent
$683/mo
Homeownership
68.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.1%
Median age
32.5
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (389), Irish Americans (204), Polish Americans (103).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pulaski County. PPP loans are for Richland.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,911
13,141 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,340
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$735M
FY 2026, $13,614 per person
How people get to work
Richland, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.8%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.2%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Richland, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
580
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
66
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 22°F
47.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Richland, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Richland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StoutlandCity | 7.2 mi | 0.6 |
| CrockerCity | 9 mi | 1.2 |
| WaynesvilleCity | 9.9 mi | 7.2 |
| MontrealCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| St. RobertCity | 14 mi | 8.4 |
| BrumleyTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| IberiaCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Fort Leonard WoodCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 23 |
| DixonCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| LebanonCity | 19 mi | 14.6 |
| Linn CreekCity | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| CamdentonCity | 22 mi | 5.5 |
| Osage BeachCity | 23 mi | 9.8 |
| EvergreenVillage | 24 mi | 10.1 |
| FriedenswaldVillage | 25 mi | 0.1 |
| Lake OzarkCity | 26 mi | 7.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Richland, MO in?
- Richland is in Pulaski County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Richland, MO?
- About 2,136 people live in Richland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Richland?
- Nearby places include Stoutland (7.2 mi), Crocker (9 mi), Waynesville (9.9 mi), Montreal (13 mi), St. Robert (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023