City safety & data profile

RichlandWA

Richland, WA is a 54K-resident city in Benton County with a median household income of $95,813.

Benton County, Washington. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Richland, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Richland has a population larger than 81% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $436,700, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-26

54K
Population
Top 19%
By size
$95,813
Median income
$436,700
Median home
9%
Poverty rate

The read on Richland

Richland posts a median household income higher than 66% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Richland area.

Top 34%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Richland

Where Richland income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$95,813 Top 34% higher than 66% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. WA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Richland, WA beyond the headline numbers

Richland sits inside Benton County, Washington, at roughly 46.29°N, -119.28°W. Population 54,248, $95,813 median household income. Median home value $436,700, median rent $1,468. Poverty rate 9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Richland's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 34%, then short sleep duration at 29.8%. 2 hospitals in/around Richland, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Richland from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
54,248
Richland
Median Income
$95,813
+41% vs avg
Median Home Value
$436,700
+92% vs avg
Median Age
36.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Benton County) - Richland's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
213K+19%
Median Income
$89,874+49%
Median Home Value
$407,800+131%
Poverty Rate
11%-14%
Unemployment
5.3%-27%

Economics

Economics indicators for Richland, WA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,468/mo
Poverty Rate
9% -37% vs avg
Unemployment 5.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 46.6%
Work From Home 16.3%
Public Transit 0.7%

Population

White 76.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
34%
Short Sleep Duration
29.8%
High Blood Pressure
28.5%
Physical Inactivity
17.5%
Binge Drinking
17.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.3%
Current Asthma
10.9%
Diabetes
9.5%
Current Smoking
9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 68.7%
Annual Checkup 72.3%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.5%
Stroke
2.9%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
1
★★★
0
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
KADLEC REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
RICHLAND · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Richland, WA? ▼
Richland, WA has a population of 54,248 people, located in Benton County, Washington.
What is the median household income in Richland? ▼
The median household income in Richland, WA is $95,813 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 9%.
What is the median home value in Richland? ▼
The median home value in Richland, WA is $436,700. Median rent is $1,468/month.
What are the top health concerns in Richland? ▼
The top health indicators in Richland include Obesity (34%), Short Sleep Duration (29.8%), High Blood Pressure (28.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Richland? ▼
Richland has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Richland? ▼
The median age in Richland, WA is 36.4 years. 46.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Richland, WA is located in Benton County, Washington. With a population of 54K and a $95,813 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Richland area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

West Richland, WA 14K Tri-Cities, WA 244K Kennewick, WA 79K Pasco, WA 69K Hermiston, OR 17K Grandview, WA 11K Sunnyside, WA 16K Pendleton, OR 17K
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Using Richland's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Richland area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Richland against Washington peers on any ranking lens. Explore Washington

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Benton County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.