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Richards, TX
Census-designated place in Grimes County, Texas.
Population
67
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
37
ZIP codes
0
Richards and its ZIP codes
Richards at a glance
- Richards is 68% less dense than Texas as a whole.
Local data for Richards, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grimes County. PPP loans are for Richards.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,340
8,470 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,217
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$205M
FY 2026, $6,994 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Richards, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
202
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
197
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 41°F
43.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Richards, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Richards
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShiroCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.5 |
| AndersonCity | 9.5 mi | 0.5 |
| MontgomeryCity | 14 mi | 5.8 |
| PlantersvilleCity | 15 mi | 2 |
| PinebrookCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| BediasCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| NavasotaCity | 18 mi | 8.3 |
| Todd MissionCity | 19 mi | 2 |
| HuntsvilleCity | 20 mi | 41.8 |
| IolaCity | 21 mi | 1 |
| New WaverlyCity | 22 mi | 2.2 |
| WillisCity | 22 mi | 4.7 |
| Panorama VillageCity | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| MagnoliaCity | 24 mi | 4.8 |
| PinehurstCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 7.9 |
| College StationCity | 28 mi | 51.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Richards, TX in?
- Richards is in Grimes County, Texas.
- What is the population of Richards, TX?
- About 67 people live in Richards, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Richards?
- Nearby places include Shiro (5.2 mi), Anderson (9.5 mi), Montgomery (14 mi), Plantersville (15 mi), Pinebrook (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023