At a Glance
Median Income
$35,568
$21,494 per capita
Home Value
$137,600
Zillow: $169,098
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
18.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Richton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 $169,098. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
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. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,180
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density515/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$35,568
Per Capita$21,494
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$440M
Avg Weekly Wage$910
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,600
Rent
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$169,098
Housing Units502
Rent Burden36.9%
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death15,413/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain63.9 in/yr
Elevation178 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute34 min
Broadband72.2%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Richton was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.