Richland County , Illinois
Population: 15,675 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $60,404 Home $106,600 Rent $754/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 15,675 residents, Richland County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Illinois and neighboring counties alike.
$60,404
Median Income
household
$106,600
Home Value
median
$754/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $60,404 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,156 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
| Median Home Value | $106,600 |
| Median Gross Rent | $754/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 73.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.4% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 15,675 |
| Median Age | 42.5 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 18.9% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.5%
Obesity
9.9%
Diabetes
16.0%
Smoking
37.5%
High Blood Pressure
24.9%
No Physical Activity
23.0%
Depression
37.2%
Insufficient Sleep
78.6%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 46.7 · 47th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
52.42
🌀 Hurricane
38.67
🔥 Wildfire
2.74
❄️ Winter Storm
53.15
🌍 Earthquake
89.57
☀️ Drought
77.26
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