Richmond, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Franklin County County

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 $237,134 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
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, 0.4% 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

Richmond, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,458
25% below
$25,335 per capita
Home Value
$88,100
69% below
Zillow: $237,134
Median Rent
$825/mo
29% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
89% below
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Richmond Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Richmond's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
31%
Rent
71%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Richmond a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Richmond residents earn a median household income of $56,458 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,335. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 711 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Richmond is $88,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,134. Median rent is $825/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.

Education

11.9% of adults in Richmond hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 40.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population504
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,482/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,458
Per Capita$25,335
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$1,168M
Avg Weekly Wage$968

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,100
Rent$825
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$237,134
Housing Units219
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,277/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain40.6 in/yr
Elevation1,029 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband73.5%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Richmond was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Lawrence Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.390 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.