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Richton, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Perry County County
Richton, MS
At a Glance
How Richton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Richton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Richton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Richton residents earn a median household income of $35,568 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,494. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 172 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richton is $137,600 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,282. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Richton reports 18 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 762/100K.
Education
21.6% of adults in Richton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richton has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.