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Richmond, MO
City in Ray County, Missouri.
Population
5,959
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
969
ZIP codes
0
Richmond and its ZIP codes
Richmond at a glance
- Richmond is about 11 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 128th most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $59,556 a year, 16% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,600 (38% below Missouri) and median rent is $722 a month.
Local data for Richmond, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Richmond, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,556
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$142,600
Median rent
$722/mo
Homeownership
56.9%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
34.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,016), Irish Americans (735), French Americans (251).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ray County. PPP loans are for Richmond.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,511
4,035 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,809
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$145M
FY 2026, $6,262 per person
How people get to work
Richmond, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled13.3%
- Public transit4.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 34.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Richmond, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
337
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
73
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 15°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Richmond, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Richmond
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HenriettaCity | 2.8 mi | 0.6 |
| CamdenCity | 5.7 mi | 0.4 |
| FlemingCity | 7.1 mi | 0.5 |
| RayvilleCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
| HardinCity | 7.4 mi | 0.6 |
| LexingtonCity | 8.4 mi | 5.2 |
| WellingtonCity | 9.1 mi | 1.1 |
| OrrickCity | 9.3 mi | 1.4 |
| NapoleonCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Wood HeightsCity | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| LevasyCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| VibbardCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Crystal LakesCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| HomesteadVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| SibleyVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| Excelsior EstatesVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Richmond, MO in?
- Richmond is in Ray County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Richmond, MO?
- About 5,959 people live in Richmond, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Richmond?
- Nearby places include Henrietta (2.8 mi), Camden (5.7 mi), Fleming (7.1 mi), Rayville (7.3 mi), Hardin (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023