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Richland, SD

Census-designated place in Union County, South Dakota.

Population

107

Land area

5.6sq mi

People per sq mi

19

ZIP codes

0

Richland and its ZIP codes

Full map

Richland at a glance

  • Richland is 58% denser than South Dakota as a whole.

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Richland.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.6%

Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$74,563

9,566 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$146,712

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$220M

FY 2026, $13,086 per person

Union County economyFederal spending

Environment and hazard risk

Richland, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

773

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

199

2.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 10°F

28.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Richland, SD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.2%

U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts

Diabetes

11.6%

U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts

Smoking

14.3%

U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.8%

U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts

Cities near Richland

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Westfield, IACity2.3 mi0.1
Elk PointCity5.9 mi1.5
Akron, IACity6.4 mi1.2
BurbankCensus-designated place9.3 mi0.3
JeffersonCity12 mi0.5
Chatsworth, IACity13 mi0.5
Newcastle, NEVillage14 mi0.3
Ponca, NECity14 mi0.8
VermillionCity14 mi4.8
Maskell, NEVillage18 mi0.2
North Sioux CityCity18 mi3.3
Hawarden, IACity18 mi2.8
AlcesterCity19 mi0.7
Craig, IACity20 mi0.1
Brunsville, IACity20 mi0.2
Obert, NEVillage20 mi0.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Richland, SD in?
Richland is in Union County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Richland, SD?
About 107 people live in Richland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Richland?
Nearby places include Westfield, IA (2.3 mi), Elk Point (5.9 mi), Akron, IA (6.4 mi), Burbank (9.3 mi), Jefferson (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023