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Richland, South Dakota

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Population in 2010: 89.
Males: 53  (59.6%)
Females: 36  (40.4%)
Median resident age:

27.4 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $82,356
Richland:

$82,356
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $48,177

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $284,513
Richland:

$284,513
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $319,365; detached houses: $320,359
March 2022 cost of living index in Richland: 76.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 24.4%

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Ancestries: Scandinavian (32.5%), European (20.2%), Swedish (10.5%), Irish (9.6%), Dutch (7.9%), Norwegian (2.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1134 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (22.3 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (108.8 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (463.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Westfield, IA (1.6 miles),
Elk Point, SD (2.3 miles ),
Akron, IA (2.6 miles ),
Jefferson, SD (3.4 miles ),
Chatsworth, IA (3.6 miles),
Newcastle, NE (3.7 miles ),
Ponca, NE (3.7 miles ),
Vermillion, SD (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 42.76 N, Longitude: 96.65 W

Distribution of median household income in Richland, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Richland, SD in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 62.0. This is about average.

City:

62.0
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2013 was 0.143. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.143
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2021 was 2.96. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.96
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2021 was 0.463. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.463
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2021 was 21.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

21.9
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.10. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 2.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.10
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Richland-area historical tornado activity is above South Dakota state average. It is 88% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/28/1986, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.0 miles away from the Richland place center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 6/23/2003, a category F4 tornado 26.5 miles away from the place center killed one person and caused $4 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Richland-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 225% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 171.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 113.9 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 203.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 438.4 miles away from the city center
On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 48.4 miles away from the city center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 116.3 miles away from Richland center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Union County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Richland:

  • WEL-HOME HEALTH OF ELK POINT (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; ELK POINT, SD)
  • PRAIRIE ESTATES CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; ELK POINT, SD)
  • AKRON CARE CENTER, INC (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; AKRON, IA)
  • SANFORD CARE CENTER VERMILLION (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; VERMILLION, SD)
  • SOUTHEASTERN DAKOTA NH (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; VERMILLION, SD)
  • SANFORD VERMILLION HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; VERMILLION, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Richland:

  • University of South Dakota (about 14 miles; Vermillion, SD; Full-time enrollment: 7,328)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 25 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • Wayne State College (about 41 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 57 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Northeast Community College (about 63 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • Buena Vista University (about 74 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 102 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)

Points of interest:

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Union County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

53.7%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

9.8%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 2.4% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Richland:

Marital status in Richland, SD
  • Never married: 32.1%
  • Now married: 40.7%
  • Separated: 6.5%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 20.7%

For population 25 years and over in Richland:

  • High school or higher: 79.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Richland, SD (based on Union County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4,4744
Mainline Protestant3,65812
Evangelical Protestant1,09516
Other1-
None5,171-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
This county:

2.15 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Union County:

0.72 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Here:

7.18 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Here:

7.89 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Union County:

7.0%
South Dakota:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Union County:

29.2%
South Dakota:

27.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.8%
State:

14.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Richland:

  • KSCJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KSUX/KSCJ RADIO BROADCASTING CO)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWSL (1470 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMNS (620 AM; 1 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KNWC (1270 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Richland:

  • WNAX-FM (104.1 FM; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KGLI (95.5 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KUSD (89.7 FM; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: S/DAKOTA BD OF DIR FOR ED. TELECOMUN)
  • KWIT (90.3 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WESTERN IOWA TECH COMM. COLLEGE)
  • KSFT-FM (107.1 FM; SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NE; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KKMA (99.5 FM; LE MARS, IA; Owner: POWELL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KELO-FM (92.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KTFC (103.3 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)
  • KNWC-FM (96.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KVHT (106.3 FM; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: CULHANE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSEZ (97.9 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KSOU-FM (93.9 FM; SIOUX CENTER, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • K205DC (88.9 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KSUX (105.7 FM; WINNEBAGO, NE; Owner: KSUX/KSCJ RADIO BROADCASTING CO)
  • KAOR (91.1 FM; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA)

TV broadcast stations around Richland:

  • KCAU-TV (Channel 9; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CO.LTD.)
  • KMEG (Channel 14; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPTH (Channel 44; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF SIOUX CITY)
  • KTIV (Channel 4; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KSIN-TV (Channel 27; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KELO-TV (Channel 11; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KUSD-TV (Channel 2; VERMILLION, SD; Owner: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ED. TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • KDLT-TV (Channel 46; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KSFY-TV (Channel 13; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • K67GH (Channel 67; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KTTW (Channel 17; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 157ft / 48.4mTotal length
  • $710,000Total costs
  • 5,637Total average daily traffic
  • 948Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,014Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Richland, SD - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Richland, SD
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Richland, SD
  • 58.6%Electricity
  • 31.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.3%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Richland, SD
  • 54.5%Utility gas
  • 45.5%Wood


Richland compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
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