The Town FilesRichland, Michigan
Township in Missaukee County · population 1,489 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $197,300
- Household income
- $88,295
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 74 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 35.7
Richland is a township of 1,489 people in Missaukee County, Michigan. The median home is worth $197,300, close to the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better transit than 82% of Michigan towns, better for retirees than 77% of Michigan towns, better for cycling than 75% of Michigan towns.
How Richland ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Richland is worth $197,300, close to the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $88,295, which is more affordable than 89% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $792 a month. 89.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Richland | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,300 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $792 | $955 |
| Median household income | $88,295 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 89.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 9.7% | — |
Who lives in Richland
| People | Richland | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.6% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 29.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 18.0 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.7% | 88.8% |
Weather in Richland
July highs average 79.4°F and January lows 11.2°F. About 37.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 74.0 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 175 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richland since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 7, 1974 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 18, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on September 7, 2021.
Severe weather in Missaukee County since 1996
Missaukee County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| July 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1777: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Missaukee County
Missaukee County had 4,213 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,075 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Richland itself the ACS puts it at 10.5%.
Towns near Richland
- McBain, MI3.1 mi · 637 people · home $141,700
- Clam Lake, MI5.6 mi · 2,325 people · home $220,300
- Highland, MI6.1 mi · 1,148 people · home $189,700
- Lake, MI6.3 mi · 2,827 people · home $230,300
- Riverside, MI6.6 mi · 1,124 people · home $206,700
- Sherman, MI8.0 mi · 991 people · home $225,400
- Cadillac, MI8.2 mi · 10,371 people · home $134,300
- Reeder, MI8.3 mi · 1,199 people · home $168,400
Richland questions
Is Richland, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Richland scores better for retirees than 77% of Michigan towns and quieter than 49%. 14.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.7).
How much does a house cost in Richland?
The median owner-occupied home in Richland is valued at $197,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,295, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $792 a month.
What is the weather like in Richland?
July highs average 79.4°F and January lows 11.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.3 inches of precipitation a year and 74.0 inches of snow.
Does Richland get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 7, 1974. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- 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)