The Town FilesRichland, Georgia
City in Stewart County · population 1,370 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $47,600
- Household income
- $25,100
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 44.2
Richland is a city of 1,370 people in Stewart County, Georgia. The median home is worth $47,600, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for retirees than 94% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 88% of Georgia towns, better for first-time buyers than 81% of Georgia towns.
How Richland ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Richland is worth $47,600, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $25,100, which is more affordable than 93% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $611 a month. 51.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Richland | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $47,600 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $611 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $25,100 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 51.4% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Richland
| People | Richland | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 16.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.3% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 35.9% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 0.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 27.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 68.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in Richland
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 33.8°F. About 52.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 72 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 58 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richland since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 3, 2019 about 8.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 28 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 3, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 25, 2003.
Severe weather in Stewart County since 1996
Stewart County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Stewart County
Stewart County had 1,679 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,378 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Richland itself the ACS puts it at 9.4%.
Towns near Richland
- Webster County unified government, GA7.0 mi · 2,348 people · home $82,600
- Lumpkin, GA8.5 mi · 891 people · home $92,700
- Plains, GA16.1 mi · 573 people · home $254,900
- Buena Vista, GA18.0 mi · 1,585 people · home $80,900
- Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government, GA19.3 mi · 9,565 people · home $102,700
- Ellaville, GA23.1 mi · 1,595 people · home $160,500
- Shellman, GA23.1 mi · 861 people · home $96,100
- Cuthbert, GA23.3 mi · 3,143 people · home $126,100
Richland questions
Is Richland, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Richland scores better for retirees than 94% of Georgia towns and quieter than 69%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.2).
How much does a house cost in Richland?
The median owner-occupied home in Richland is valued at $47,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $25,100, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $611 a month.
What is the weather like in Richland?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 33.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Richland get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 3, 2019. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)