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Richland, Washington

       
Total population 44,668 Average January/July temperatures 29.5° / 68.3°
Median home price $ 165,000 Annual Precipitation 18.68 in. /yr.

Richland, Washington

This Benton County city is largely residential.

Cultural Attractions
The Allied Arts Gallery features revolving exhibits, local art, and a gift shop.
Economy
The area is a major research center for the U. S. Department of Energy.
Geography
Richland sits in southestern Washington, on the Columbia River.
Historical
The city was developed by employees (and their families) of Hanford Engineer Works, a company that helped produce the atomic bomb.
Recreation
Richland offers swimming, fishing, and golfing opportunities, as well as a five-mile trail for those who wish to jog, walk, or skate.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 35.94 ° / 23.07 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 84.57 ° / 51.93 °
Precipitation (?) 18.68 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 30 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 0
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 117
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 165,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $60997.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $55239
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 8.3 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 8
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 7
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 1
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 23
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 4
Number of libraries within the county (?) 7
Number of museums within the county (?) 3
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 1
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 44,668
Population density (?) 1,283 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 79.9% growth
Population over 55 (?) 11,910 people
Education (?) 29 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 9
Number of clinics within the county (?) 31
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 57
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