Richland, South Dakota

About Richland

Richland, SD is a small unincorporated community located in southeastern South Dakota.

Officially, Richland is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 5.65 square miles.

📰 Richland News Today

• Richland vs South Border co-op [Wishek/Ashley] Football - Aug 21, 2026 Sports Illustrated · Aug 15
• ND Stockmen’s Association comments on conviction in Richland County cattle theft case kfgo.com · Aug 3
• West Nile virus positive tests climb to eight across North Dakota, including Cass and Richland counties valleynewslive.com · Jul 30
• Vicky L. Lenz Obituary Apr 29, 2026 Waterbury Funeral Service · Apr 29
• Richland Co. rancher accused of theft of over $650,000 worth of livestock kvrr.com · Feb 19

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Richland Unique

• One of 13 places in the US named Richland — but the South Dakota one has a character all its own.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Positioned in southeastern South Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Richland

• Mill Site County Land · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Richland

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