Why visit Richland
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Richland Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Richland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Richland
Richland is a city in Stewart County, Georgia, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,370.
From the Wikipedia article Richland, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Richland Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Stewart County
Restaurants and cafes3
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.7 mi
684 Nicholson Street, Richland
Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr 09:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Where to stay3
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Churches and places of worship1
History
The community took its name from the local Richland Baptist Church, the name of which most likely is a transfer from Richland, South Carolina, the native home of a large share of the first settlers. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Richland in 1889.
From the History section of Richland, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
Map of Richland
18 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 34°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 36°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 41°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 48°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 57°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 64°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 68°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 67°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 62°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 51°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 39°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 63°F | 35°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lumpkin 2 Se (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Stewart County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-14: Hurricane Michael (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lawson Army Airfield (LSF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Lumpkin 8 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Cuthbert 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Dawson 25 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
- Georgetown-Quitman County unified government 25 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
- Americus 26 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Columbus 32 mi northwest, about 51 min by car
- Eufaula 32 mi west, about 51 min by car
- Phenix City 33 mi northwest, about 53 min by car
- Ladonia 36 mi northwest, about 58 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Richland, GA, Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Richland Depot (City Hall) (c. 1890) (Richland, GA), Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Richland, GA Post Office (31825), Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Peoples Bank (c. 1905) (Richland, GA), Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George Lunsford House (c. 1899) (Richland, GA), Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Henry Audulph House (c. 1842) (Richland, GA), Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dr. Thomas B. Miller House (Richland, GA), Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arthur A. French House (c. 1914) (Richland, GA), Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- M.P. Wall House (c. 1922) (Richland, GA), Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
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