Richardson County, Nebraska
Among the top 10% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 64% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 4% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 73% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 90% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 64% of US counties
- top 5% for commute time
- top 8% for monthly owner costs
- bottom 17% for income tax
Richardson County is a county in Nebraska with about 7,850 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for weather. Standout strengths include commute time, monthly owner costs, and natural disaster risk. It rates lower on comfortable days and income tax.
Official websiteco.richardson.ne.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.7 in1.2 in
muggy 94%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$50k22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 69% of US counties
Home Value$90k6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$700better than 79% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 92% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.32%better than 21% of US counties
Income Tax6.40%better than 17% of US counties
Sales Tax6.97%better than 67% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.05%better than 25% of US counties
Unemployment4.7%better than 50% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)26°F27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.3 in34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall23.5 inbetter than 36% of US counties
Sunny Days228 daysbetter than 38% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 41% of US counties
Comfortable Days64 daysbetter than 19% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk13.8better than 84% of US counties
School Quality77.4better than 81% of US counties
Violent Crime1122/100kbetter than 29% of US counties
Property Crime697/100kbetter than 61% of US counties
Community
Population7,85017th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age47.187th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1527th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0370th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5166th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)91.2%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.4%17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.2%19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.1%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.2%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time16 minbetter than 95% of US counties
Walkability6.3/20better than 59% of US counties
Airport Distance76 mibetter than 64% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access80.6%better than 35% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.10better than 68% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 73% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Richardson County an affordable place to live?
- Richardson County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 69% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Richardson County?
- The median home value in Richardson County is $90k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Richardson County?
- Median household income in Richardson County is $50k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Richardson County?
- Median gross rent in Richardson County is $700 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Richardson County safe?
- Richardson County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1122/100k (better than 29%). Property crime is 697/100k.
- What is the weather like in Richardson County?
- Richardson County averages 77°F in July and 26°F in January, with 36.3 in of annual precipitation and about 228 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Richardson County?
- Public-school quality in Richardson County is above average, scoring better than 81% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Richardson County?
- The average one-way commute in Richardson County is 16 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)