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Richland, NE
Village in Colfax County, Nebraska.
Population
55
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
257
ZIP codes
0
Richland and its ZIP codes
Richland at a glance
- Richland is about 10 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Colfax County. PPP loans are for Richland.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,118
4,989 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,157
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$53.7M
FY 2026, $5,074 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Richland, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
398
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
245
3.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
28.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Richland, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Richland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BellwoodVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.2 |
| ColumbusCity | 7.8 mi | 10.6 |
| SchuylerCity | 8.3 mi | 2.7 |
| LakeviewCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.4 |
| OctaviaVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| David CityCity | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| DuncanVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| LinwoodVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| AbieVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| RogersVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Platte CenterVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| BrunoVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Rising CityVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| GarrisonVillage | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| LeighVillage | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| TarnovVillage | 19 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Richland, NE in?
- Richland is in Colfax County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Richland, NE?
- About 55 people live in Richland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Richland?
- Nearby places include Bellwood (6.6 mi), Columbus (7.8 mi), Schuyler (8.3 mi), Lakeview (9.3 mi), Octavia (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023