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Richards, MO
Town in Vernon County, Missouri.
Population
49
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
183
ZIP codes
0
Richards and its ZIP codes
Richards at a glance
- Richards is about 2 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Richards, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vernon County. PPP loans are for Richards.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,899
7,011 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,003
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$137M
FY 2026, $6,948 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Richards, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
650
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 22°F
44.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Richards
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StotesburyTown | 4.3 mi | 0.1 |
| DeerfieldVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.1 |
| MetzTown | 8.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Fort Scott, KSCity | 10 mi | 5.6 |
| Fulton, KSCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| MoundvilleTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| NevadaCity | 12 mi | 9.1 |
| Prescott, KSCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| HumeTown | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Garland, KSCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Devon, KSCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| BronaughCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Rich HillCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| MiloVillage | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| WalkerCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| FosterVillage | 18 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Richards, MO in?
- Richards is in Vernon County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Richards, MO?
- About 49 people live in Richards, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Richards?
- Nearby places include Stotesbury (4.3 mi), Deerfield (5.7 mi), Metz (8.6 mi), Fort Scott, KS (10 mi), Fulton, KS (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023