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Richland County, WI
7 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Richland County, Wisconsin.
Population
17,205
Land area
586sq mi
People per sq mi
29
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Richland County
Richland County at a glance
- Richland County is 73% less dense than Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,420, 14% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $197,500 (26% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $771 a month.
- Its largest cities are Richland Center (5,109), Lone Rock (734) and Sextonville (459).
Local data for Richland County, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Richland County, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,420
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$197,500
Prices +12.2% in a year
Median rent
$771/mo
Homeownership
73.9%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
46.6
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,325), Irish Americans (2,377), Norwegian Americans (1,978).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,674
5,878 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,908
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$135M
FY 2026, $7,824 per person
PPP loans
$31.9M
857 loans, 4,178 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$59.49K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Richland County, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Richland County, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
345
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
20
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 8°F
39.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Richland County, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Richland County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Richland County, WI?
- Richland Center is the largest city or town in Richland County, with about 5,109 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Richland County?
- Richland County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 53518, 53540, 53556, 53581, 53584.
- What is the population of Richland County, WI?
- About 17,205 people live in Richland County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Richland County?
- Richland County borders Sauk County, Grant County, Vernon County, Iowa County, Crawford County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023