Richards, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 43 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -54.7%
 
Males: 24  (58.0%)
Females: 19  (42.0%)
Median resident age:

23.9 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 64778

Estimated median household income in 2022: $64,354 (it was $35,938 in 2000)
Richards:

$64,354
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $13,380 (it was $16,489 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $62,011 (it was $21,900 in 2000)
Richards:

$62,011
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $67,496; detached houses: $61,115; mobile homes: $83,787
March 2022 cost of living index in Richards: 72.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 60.3%

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  • Races in Richards, MO (2022)
    • 12993.5%White alone
    • 96.5%Two or more races



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Richards, Missouri as of April 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Richards is 61 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (6.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1894

Elevation: 833 feet

Land area: 0.27 square miles.

Population density: 157 people per square mile   (very low).

Richards, Missouri map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Richards town:

0.9% ($199)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Olathe, KS (68.5 miles , pop. 92,962).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (80.7 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (375.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Stotesbury, MO (2.1 miles),
Deerfield, MO (2.4 miles),
Metz, MO (2.9 miles),
Fort Scott, KS (3.1 miles ),
Fulton, KS (3.4 miles),
Moundville, MO (3.4 miles),
Nevada, MO (3.5 miles ),
Hume, MO (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 37.91 N, Longitude: 94.56 W

Area code: 417

Distribution of median household income in Richards, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Richards, MO in 2022

Richards satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.1%
Missouri:

2.8%

Average climate in Richards, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2013 was 50.2. This is significantly better than average.

City:

50.2
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2006 was 0.256. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.256
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 1.70. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.70
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 0.495. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.495
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2013 was 29.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.1
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Richards-area historical tornado activity is near Missouri state average. It is 66% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/4/2003, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.9 miles away from the Richards town center killed 4 people and injured 30 people and caused $20 million in damages.

On 5/17/1995, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.3 miles away from the town center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Richards-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 602% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 166.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 205.0 miles away from Richards center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 181.7 miles away from Richards center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 173.6 miles away from Richards center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 248.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/5/2011 at 07:12:45, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 204.0 miles away from Richards center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Vernon County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 13, Floods: 12, Tornadoes: 9, Winter Storms: 4, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Richards topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Richards:

  • MEDICALODGES FORT SCOTT (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; FORT SCOTT, KS)
  • MERCY HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; FORT SCOTT, KS)
  • MERCY HOSPITAL SNF (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; FORT SCOTT, KS)
  • ARKHAVEN AT FORT SCOTT (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; FORT SCOTT, KS)
  • FORT SCOTT MANOR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; FORT SCOTT, KS)
  • HEARTLAND BEHAVORIAL HEALTH SERVICES (Hospital, about 11 miles away; NEVADA, MO)
  • MEDICALODGES NEVADA (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; NEVADA, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Richards:

  • Pittsburg State University (about 37 miles; Pittsburg, KS; Full-time enrollment: 6,838)
  • Allen County Community College (about 46 miles; Iola, KS; FT enrollment: 2,089)
  • Missouri Southern State University (about 57 miles; Joplin, MO; FT enrollment: 4,456)
  • Southwest Baptist University (about 67 miles; Bolivar, MO; FT enrollment: 2,783)
  • MidAmerica Nazarene University (about 68 miles; Olathe, KS; FT enrollment: 2,158)
  • Baker University (about 70 miles; Baldwin City, KS; FT enrollment: 2,752)
  • Johnson County Community College (about 71 miles; Overland Park, KS; FT enrollment: 11,976)

Public elementary/middle school in Richards:

  • RICHWOODS ELEM. (Students: 188, Location: 10788 STATE HWY A, Grades: PK-8)
See full list of schools located in Richards

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Richards Rural Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Vernon County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.7 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

75.0%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.6%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Richards:

Marital status in Richards, MO
  • Never married: 12.1%
  • Now married: 61.2%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 3.6%
  • Divorced: 21.0%

For population 25 years and over in Richards:

  • High school or higher: 83.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 13.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

1.3
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Richards, MO (based on Vernon County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,24036
Mainline Protestant1,61811
Catholic5422
Other5223
None11,237-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
This county:

1.00 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Vernon County:

5.00 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
Vernon County:

7.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Vernon County:

9.5%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.7%
State:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Vernon County:

13.5%
Missouri:

13.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$130
Totals for Government 0$0 1$130

Strongest AM radio stations in Richards:

  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNEM (1240 AM; 0 kW; NEVADA, MO; Owner: HARBIT COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KMDO (1600 AM; 1 kW; FORT SCOTT, KS; Owner: FORT SCOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WMBH (1560 AM; 10 kW; JOPLIN, MO)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KKLL (1100 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEBB CITY, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KBTN (1420 AM; 10 kW; NEOSHO, MO; Owner: PETRACOM OF JOPLIN, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Richards:

  • KOMB (103.9 FM; FORT SCOTT, KS; Owner: FORT SCOTT BROADCCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KVCY (104.7 FM; FORT SCOTT, KS; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • KNMO-FM (97.5 FM; NEVADA, MO; Owner: HARBIT COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KBZI (100.7 FM; DEERFIELD, MO; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS INC)
  • K206CH (89.1 FM; NEVADA, MO; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KRPS (89.9 FM; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KKOW-FM (96.9 FM; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS, INC.)
  • KBJQ (88.3 FM; BRONSON, KS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 72ft / 22.2mTotal length
  • $426,000Total costs
  • 500Total average daily traffic
  • 48Total average daily truck traffic
  • 652Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Richards, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 11980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Richards, MO

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: N0FZG, Licensee ID: L00938815, Grant Date: 01/14/2015, Expiration Date: 01/24/2025, Certifier: Joseph A Charles, Registrant: Joseph A Charles, 9639 E. D Hwy, Richards, MO 64778

  • Call Sign: KD0HKB, Licensee ID: L01484887, Grant Date: 04/21/2009, Expiration Date: 04/21/2019, Cancellation Date: 04/22/2021, Certifier: Hayden L Winter, Registrant: Hayden L Winter, 12250 S Main, Richards, MO 64778


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172L (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7027Q, N7027Q, N-7027Q, Serial Number: 17260327, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 12/27/1971, Certificate Issue Date: 01/23/1974
    Registrant (Partnership): B Flying Service Aero, 9488 S 1300 Rd, Richards, MO 64778
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150M (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 81 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 9183U, N9183U, N-9183U, Serial Number: 15078134, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 03/20/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 08/24/1993
    Registrant (Individual): M Bryson Dba Jody, 9488 S 1300 Rd, Richards, MO 64778, Other Owners: B Flying Service Aero

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Richards, MO
  • 66.7%Electricity
  • 19.0%Wood
  • 14.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Richards, MO
  • 71.4%Electricity
  • 28.6%Wood


Richards compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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