Richland, Indiana

About Richland

Set in the southwestern part of Indiana, Richland is a tiny community with an estimated population of 416.

Officially, Richland is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.52 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 800 residents per square mile.

📰 Richland News Today

• Missing Richland County woman located WIS News 10 · Jul 24
• Richland Township and the charm of pre-consolidation basketball jconline.com · Jul 8
• Coroner IDs Richland Twp. woman who died days after SUV crash in Indiana County WJAC · Jul 5
• Ellettsville Town Council votes to explore reorganization with Richland Township Indiana Daily Student · Nov 11
• High school roundup for Feb. 5, 2026: Pine-Richland, Indiana earn share of section titles with clutch wins TribLIVE.com · Feb 6

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Richland Unique

• One of 13 places in the US named Richland — but the Indiana one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southwestern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🏫 Schools in Richland

• Luce Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Richland

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