According to topschoolsintheusa, Richland Springs is located in San Saba County in Central Texas. The town is situated at the intersection of State Highways 16 and 190, approximately 60 miles northwest of Austin. The terrain surrounding the town is gently rolling hills, with cedar breaks, post oak, and mesquite vegetation.

The climate of Richland Springs is typical of Central Texas: hot summers and mild winters. Rainfall averages about 28 inches annually, with most occurring during the late spring and summer months.

The town was founded in 1856 by Bob Richland and his family who had come from Tennessee looking for a new home. Over the years, Richland Springs has been home to some notable residents such as former Texas governor Elisha M. Pease and U.S Senator Joseph Weldon Bailey.

The town is served by an elected mayor-council form of government. The mayor serves as chief executive while council members are responsible for setting policy decisions that affect the entire community.

Richland Springs’ economy is largely based on agriculture and ranching, with some light manufacturing and service industries also present in the area. The largest employers include local farms and ranches, a meat processing plant, a woodworking shop, several convenience stores, two restaurants, and a gas station/service center complex.

Richland Springs has one primary school (PreK-8) located within the city limits along with several other private schools nearby such as Richland Academy Christian School (PreK-12). High school aged students attend school in nearby San Saba or Brady ISDs depending on their address within San Saba County boundaries.

Notable landmarks in Richland Springs include the Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area which offers hiking trails along its banks; Bobcat Stadium which hosts football games for both local high schools; Rock House Cemetery; Richland Springs Post Office; Community Center; First Baptist Church; Masonic Lodge Hall; City Park; Lions Club Pavilion; Fire Station; City Hall/Library Building Complex; Senior Citizens Center Building Complex; Westside Grocery Store/Gas Station/Service Center Complex; historic buildings along Main Street such as Wm E Pease & Son Lumber Co., JW Bailey General Store & Post Office Building, WG Campbell Store Building (formerly owned by Governor Pease), etc.; former Texas Governor Elisha M Pease’s family homeplace & cemetery site (located just outside city limits); Rock House Creek Nature Trail & Recreation Area near Lake O’ The Pines Dam Site (just south of town); etc..

Population: 350. Estimated population in July 2020: 340 (-2.9% change)
Males: 181 (51.7%), Females: 169 (48.3%)

San Saba County

Zip code: 76871

Median resident age: 38.8 years
Median household income: $28,750
Median house value: $26,800

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Ancestries: United States (17.1%), English (15.1%), German (10.9%), Irish (5.7%), Italian (2.0%), French (1.7%).

Elevation: 1404 feet

Land area: 1.0 square miles

Population

Richland Springs, Texas is a small rural town located in San Saba County. With a population of around 500 people, Richland Springs is a close-knit community that values family and tradition. The majority of the population is white, with some Hispanic residents as well. Most of the townspeople are employed in agriculture and ranching, which are the main industries in this area. There is also a small business district downtown where locals can find services such as grocery stores, banks, and local restaurants. Education is important to the people of Richland Springs; there are two schools in town: Richland Springs Elementary and Richland Springs High School. Both schools offer a quality education to their students and have been recognized for their academic achievements. The economy of Richland Springs is primarily driven by agriculture, ranching, and tourism; however, it has seen an increase in job opportunities due to its proximity to larger cities such as San Angelo and Austin. Despite its small size, Richland Springs has become an important part of San Saba County due to its rich history and sense of community spirit that makes it such an attractive place to live.

For population 25 years and over in Richland Springs

• High school or higher: 68.8%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 10.4%
• Graduate or professional degree: 1.5%
• Unemployed: 3.3%
• Mean travel time to work: 24.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Richland Springs town

• Never married: 17.3%
• Now married: 62.1%
• Separated: 3.3%
• Widowed: 11.5%
• Divorced: 5.8%

0.6% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +8 (+2.3%).

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