Richland County, WI Public Records

Circuit Court
PO Box 655
Richland Center, WI 53581 http://justice.co.richland.wi.us/
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM CST
P: 608-647-3956
F: 608-647-3911
Couriers: 181 W Seminary St
Richland Center, WI 53581
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Family, Juvenile, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile or paternity records released
The search fee includes search of both civil and criminal indexes. The monetary limit for small claims is $10,000.
Register in Probate
PO Box 427
Richland Center, WI 53581 https://justice.co.richland.wi.us/
Hours: 8:30AM-N, 1-4:30PM CST
P: 608-647-2626
F: 608-647-5747
Couriers: 181 W Seminary St, Rm 202
Richland Center, WI 53581
Jurisdiction: Probate
This court also holds guardianship, juvenile, mental and adoption records.

Richland County, WI Vital Records

Contact the Richland County Office of the Register of Deeds if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Richland County
Register of Deeds
181 W Seminary St
Richland Center, WI 53581 https://rod.co.richland.wi.us/
8:30AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 608-647-3011
Fax: 608-647-6134
Recorded Documents

Richland County Vital Certificates

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Richland County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 586.2 sq mi
Population (2009): 17,848
  • Females: 50.1%
  • White: 98%
  • Black/African American: 0.5%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.4%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 96.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): -76
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.5%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 11.5%
High School Graduates (2000): 82.1%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 14.1%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.48
Housing Units (2000): 8,164
Homeownership Rate (2000): 74.2%
Migration Flow to Richland County, WI from (2007-2008):

Richland County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $276,171
  • Construction: $13,757
  • Retail Trade: $25,227
  • Professional and Technical Services: $4,735
  • Healthcare: $31,754
  • Banking: $6,207
  • Retail Trade: $25,227
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $4,719
  • Manufacturing: $88,762
  • Farms: $16,321
  • Government: $46,239
Employed (2000): 8,885
Unemployed (2000): 445
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.4%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $26,354
Local Government Employment (2007): 938
Local Government Revenue (2007): $60,204 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $37,644 (thou. dol.)

Richland County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 220
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.1
Deaths (2007): 183
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.1
Infant Deaths (2007): 4
  • Per 1,000 population: 18.2

Richland County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 21
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 1
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 20
Property Crimes (2008): 254
  • Burglary: 58
  • Larceny-Theft: 186
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 10

Richland County Genealogy Records