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Richmond, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Madison Parish County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
529 Population 319/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $30,099 per capita
$169,600 Home Value $134,992 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
640 Violent Crime/100K 4,426 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,600 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
640 violent crimes/100K (68% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Richmond enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation76 ft (23 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density319/sq mi
Coordinates32.3884°N, 91.1804°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMadison Parish County
Nearest AirportMonroe Regional (MLU)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.9"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.22"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.1 / 100
Community Resilience34.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 93 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 105 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 106 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 135 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 102 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 149 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 109 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 3 202 km
2020 Laura Category 4 186 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 242 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 242 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 176 km
2002 Lili Category 1 286 km
1998 Georges Category 2 294 km
1992 Andrew Category 3 216 km
1985 Elena Category 3 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

734 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 300 fatalities, 3,638 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 27 km 47
Mar 3, 1966 EF5 64 km 58
Dec 5, 1953 EF5 27 km 38
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 53 km 17
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 11 km 10
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 92 km 2
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 84 km 2
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 93 km 3
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 84 km 0
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 38 km 58
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 43 km 13
Jan 23, 1969 EF4 80 km 32
Nov 29, 2022 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 92 km 1
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 76 km 0
Sep 24, 2005 EF3 82 km 0
Nov 23, 2004 EF3 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 (3,028 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 3,028 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,802 94 km
2006 MOLLICY WARREN 2,175 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,888 100 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 5 1,357 95 km
2010 BURN BLOCK 6S 943 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 678 96 km
2016 UNNAMED 548 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 5.4 in
February 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in Driest
October 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
December 48°F (9°C) 6.2 in Coldest

Richmond has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and September the driest (3.1").

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