Richland township, Iowa
Richland township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Richland township is a geographic entity located in Sac County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,009. The land area covers 36.38 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,009 | ±138 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 51.9 yrs | ±12.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 440 | ±61 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 574 | ±76 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 440 | ±61 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 134 | ±63 |
| Median Home Value | $101,900 | ±$34,288 |
| Median Gross Rent | $660 | ±$236 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,962 | ±$14,362 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,386 | ±$6,238 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% | ±2.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 61 | ±30 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ±3.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 486 | ±84 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.2% | ±7.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 9,533 (2024)
ID: 184127
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SAC COUNTY AUDITOR
100 NW STATE ST, STE 1, SAC CITY IA 50583-1750
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Sac City, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Lake View, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Holstein, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | Galva, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Ida Grove, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Odebolt, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Ida Grove, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Odebolt, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Holstein, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Schaller, IA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Buena Vista University
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College | 21.0 mi away | 610 W 4th St, Storm Lake, IA, 50588 |
7127492400
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FIELD-CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 200 S WALNUT ST, ODEBOLT, IA, 51458 |
(712) 668-2718
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ARTHUR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 224 S MAIN ST, ARTHUR, IA, 51431 |
(712) 367-2240
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EARLY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 107 MAIN ST, EARLY, IA, 50535 |
(712) 273-5334
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WALL LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 116 MAIN ST, WALL LAKE, IA, 51466 |
(712) 664-2983
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IDA GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 100 E 2ND ST, IDA GROVE, IA, 51445 |
(712) 364-2306
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SCHALLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 103 S MAIN, SCHALLER, IA, 51053 |
(712) 275-4741
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LAKE VIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 202 MAIN ST, LAKE VIEW, IA, 51450 |
(712) 657-2310
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GALVA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 203 S MAIN ST, GALVA, IA, 51020 |
(712) 282-4400
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SAC CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.8 mi away | 1001 W MAIN ST, SAC CITY, IA, 50583 |
(712) 662-7276
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SAC CITY, IA US, located 15.7 miles from Richland township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.4° | 7.8° | 17.1° | 0.73" | 7.0" |
| February | 31.1° | 11.8° | 21.5° | 0.96" | 7.4" |
| March | 44.4° | 23.5° | 34.0° | 1.82" | 4.2" |
| April | 58.9° | 34.5° | 46.7° | 3.48" | 1.9" |
| May | 70.1° | 46.9° | 58.5° | 4.59" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.1° | 57.8° | 69.0° | 5.14" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.2° | 61.7° | 72.5° | 3.89" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.9° | 58.9° | 69.9° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.1° | 49.7° | 62.4° | 2.85" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.8° | 37.2° | 49.5° | 2.42" | 0.5" |
| November | 45.1° | 24.4° | 34.7° | 1.57" | 2.7" |
| December | 31.7° | 14.0° | 22.9° | 1.17" | 7.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odebolt city | City | 2.1 mi | — |
| Arthur city | City | 4.2 mi | — |
| Early city | City | 10.0 mi | — |
| Wall Lake city | City | 10.1 mi | — |
| Ida Grove city | City | 10.7 mi | — |
| Kiron city | City | 10.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1916193612. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.