Richardson County , Nebraska
Population: 7,797 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $55,578 Home $96,500 Rent $692/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 7,797 residents, Richardson County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Nebraska and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Richardson County at 45%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$55,578
Median Income
household
$96,500
Home Value
median
$692/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $55,578 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,481 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% |
| Median Home Value | $96,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $692/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 74.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.5% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 7,797 |
| Median Age | 45.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 22.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
45.3%
Obesity
14.0%
Diabetes
16.6%
Smoking
32.6%
High Blood Pressure
28.7%
No Physical Activity
19.5%
Depression
29.6%
Insufficient Sleep
71.6%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 13.8 · 14th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
48.79
🔥 Wildfire
66.89
❄️ Winter Storm
19.19
🌍 Earthquake
13.17
☀️ Drought
77.58
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