Richmond, KS

Kansas

Richmond is a small town in Kansas with a population of 504. Residents earn $56,458 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
504 Population 1,482/sq mi density
$56,458 Median Income $25,335 per capita
$88,100 Home Value $222,463 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,458 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,100 home value, $825/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,458
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $88,100
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.9%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent $825
29% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.4%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.3%
92% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.8%
37% lower than US avg

How Richmond Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population504
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,482/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 75%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,458
Per Capita$25,335
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$1,168M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,100
Rent$825
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$222,463
Housing Units219
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Uninsured9.0%
Smoking17.4%
Depression23.4%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain40.6 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation1,029 ft (314 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband73.5%
Libraries5

Is Richmond a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Richmond receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Richmond offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Richmond is $56,458, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Richmond is $88,100, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Richmond experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches, including 12.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Richmond has a population of 504 with a density of 1,482 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (75.2%), with 2% Hispanic.

Population

504
Total Population
1,482
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46%
Female 54%

Race & Ethnicity

Richmond vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Richmond vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Richmond is $56,458, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Richmond vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,458
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,335
Avg Weekly Wage$968
IRS Avg AGI$62,787

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.8%
37% below US avg
Establishments (County)711
County GDP$1,168M

Business (County)

Restaurants56
Healthcare63
Retail74
Manufacturing23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,378
25% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.6 min
Drive Alone87.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Richmond is $88,100, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $825 (29% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $222,463.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,100
69% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$222,463

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$825
29% below US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.5%
Housing Units219
Median Year Built1945

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,378
25% above US avg
Effective Rate4.97%
In Richmond, 40.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.0% of residents lack health insurance. 17.4% are current smokers. 23.4% report depression. 26.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Richmond vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.4%
26% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.7%
Asthma11.1%
COPD7.0%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.4%
24% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.3%
Physical Inactivity26.8%
Depression23.4%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress13.3%
Short Sleep32.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.3%
Uninsured9.0%
5% above US avg
Checkup Rate73.8%
Dental Visits67.7%
Premature Death9,277/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.0/10
Exercise Access53.2%
Healthcare Facilities63
Richmond has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.6 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.6 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall12.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,029 ft (314 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,482/sq mi
Coordinates38.4003°N, 95.2519°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS20059
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 40.1-point margin. 73.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69%
D 28.9%

Winner: Republican by 40.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.9%
65% below US avg
High School+82.4%
Graduate Degree+4.9%
School Test Score5.80
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,482/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access73.5%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities63
Restaurants56
Retail Stores74

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.6 min
Drive Alone87.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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