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Population in 2022: 5,959 (86% urban, 14% rural).
Population change since 2000: -2.6%
 
Males: 2,835  (47.6%)
Females: 3,124  (52.4%)
Median resident age:

40.2 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 64085.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $60,656 (it was $33,514 in 2000)
Richmond:

$60,656
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,232 (it was $18,021 in 2000)

Richmond city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $152,533 (it was $74,400 in 2000)
Richmond:

$152,533
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $165,563; detached houses: $166,142

Median gross rent in 2022: $740.

March 2022 cost of living index in Richmond: 84.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.8%
(15.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 2.3% for Black residents, 28.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 37.1% for American Indian residents, 37.4% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Richmond, MO (2022)
    • 5,42390.4%White alone
    • 2824.7%Hispanic
    • 1302.2%Black alone
    • 550.9%Two or more races
    • 300.5%American Indian alone
    • 230.4%Asian alone

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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 30 registered sex offenders living in Richmond, Missouri as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Richmond is 189 to 1.


Crime rates in Richmond by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(34.8)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		1
(17.1)		0
(0.0)		5
(85.9)		2
(34.8)		2
(35.4)		3
(53.1)		3
(53.6)		2
(36.0)		4
(72.2)		2
(35.5)		3
(53.4)		1
(17.7)		6
(107.4)		3
(50.7)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(17.7)		1
(17.9)		1
(18.0)		1
(18.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(17.7)		2
(35.8)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		9
(153.5)		17
(293.3)		10
(171.9)		6
(104.5)		8
(141.6)		11
(194.7)		48
(857.0)		31
(557.8)		32
(577.6)		29
(514.5)		39
(694.6)		42
(744.9)		27
(483.4)		14
(236.6)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		22
(375.1)		33
(569.3)		60
(1,031)		57
(992.3)		51
(903.0)		38
(672.4)		31
(553.5)		53
(953.6)		48
(866.4)		43
(763.0)		53
(943.9)		42
(744.9)		20
(358.1)		33
(557.7)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		159
(2,711)		176
(3,036)		193
(3,317)		227
(3,952)		221
(3,913)		231
(4,088)		159
(2,839)		178
(3,203)		179
(3,231)		185
(3,282)		151
(2,689)		153
(2,714)		72
(1,289)		66
(1,115)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		3
(51.2)		5
(86.3)		3
(51.6)		11
(191.5)		8
(141.6)		4
(70.8)		6
(107.1)		5
(90.0)		11
(198.6)		12
(212.9)		6
(106.9)		18
(319.3)		5
(89.5)		2
(33.8)
Arson
(per 100,000)		2
(34.1)		4
(69.0)		3
(51.6)		2
(34.8)		2
(35.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		3
(54.0)		4
(72.2)		2
(35.5)		3
(53.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index183.1226.8312.1361.2287.7303.0380.5347.8384.5333.0363.8354.7277.2174.2

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Richmond, MO

Crime rate in Richmond detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 12 (10 officers - 9 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.77
Missouri average:

2.53
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Ancestries: American (26.5%), German (11.9%), English (9.0%), Irish (9.0%), Italian (5.0%), French (2.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1827

Elevation: 826 feet

Land area: 5.76 square miles.

Population density: 1,035 people per square mile   (low).

Richmond, Missouri map

21 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.4%
Missouri:

4.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,330 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,243 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Independence, MO (26.8 miles , pop. 113,288).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (34.0 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (375.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Henrietta, MO (1.9 miles ),
Camden, MO (2.5 miles ),
Rayville, MO (2.6 miles ),
Fleming, MO (2.7 miles),
Hardin, MO (2.8 miles ),
Lexington, MO (2.9 miles ),
Orrick, MO (3.0 miles ),
Wellington, MO (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 39.28 N, Longitude: 93.98 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +872 (+14.5%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,364 (52.2%)

Area code: 816

Distribution of median household income in Richmond, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Richmond, MO in 2022
Richmond satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $285,500
  • 2021: 5 buildings, average cost: $201,400
  • 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $186,700
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $138,300
  • 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $267,700
  • 2016: 7 buildings, average cost: $105,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $65,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $107,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $65,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $270,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $182,500
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $129,100
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $132,300
  • 2005: 17 buildings, average cost: $124,000
  • 2004: 10 buildings, average cost: $115,600
  • 2003: 14 buildings, average cost: $88,500
  • 2002: 14 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 2001: 9 buildings, average cost: $79,000
  • 2000: 9 buildings, average cost: $63,800
  • 1999: 11 buildings, average cost: $83,100
  • 1998: 13 buildings, average cost: $106,500
  • 1997: 10 buildings, average cost: $80,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Richmond, MO residents
Average permit cost in Richmond, MO
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Missouri:

2.8%
Historical population in Richmond, MO
Historical housing units in Richmond, MO

Population change in the 1990s: +311 (+5.4%).
Most common industries in Richmond, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.0%)
  • Construction (7.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.4%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.2%)
  • Social assistance (4.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.8%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.4%)
  • Educational services (9.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.4%)
  • Social assistance (9.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.1%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Richmond, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.5%)
  • Child care workers (4.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.3%)

Average climate in Richmond, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Richmond, Missouri environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 65.3. This is about average.

City:

65.3
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 5.32. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.32
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 34.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.66. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.66
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Richmond-area historical tornado activity is near Missouri state average. It is 72% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/4/1977, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 3.2 miles away from the Richmond city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/20/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 30.7 miles away from the city center killed 44 people and injured 207 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Richmond-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 449% 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 254.8 miles away from Richmond center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 301.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 332.8 miles away from the city 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 241.7 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 275.0 miles away from Richmond center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 282.0 miles away from Richmond center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ray County (31) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 22
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 22, Storms: 19, Tornadoes: 12, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Richmond topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Richmond:

  • RAY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Government - Local, 904 WOLLARD BOULEVARD)
  • SHIRKEY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (804 WOLLARD BLVD)
  • FMC -LETHOLT DIALYSIS CENTER (906 WOLLARD BLVD)

Airports located in Richmond:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Richmond:

  • Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City (about 37 miles; Kansas City, MO; Full-time enrollment: 12,834)
  • Rockhurst University (about 37 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 2,013)
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City (about 37 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 10,544)
  • Grantham University (about 37 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 8,385)
  • Park University (about 39 miles; Parkville, MO; FT enrollment: 9,131)
  • University of Central Missouri (about 39 miles; Warrensburg, MO; FT enrollment: 9,952)
  • Kansas City Kansas Community College (about 43 miles; Kansas City, KS; FT enrollment: 4,718)

Public high school in Richmond:

  • RICHMOND HIGH (Students: 506, Location: 451 E SOUTH, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Richmond:

  • SUNRISE ELEM. (Students: 526, Location: 401 MATT WALLER DR, Grades: 2-5)
  • RICHMOND MIDDLE (Students: 389, Location: 715 S WELLINGTON ST, Grades: 6-8)
  • DEAR ELEM. (Location: 701 E MAIN, Grades: PK-1)
See full list of schools located in Richmond

Library in Richmond:

  • RAY COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $368,327; Location: 215 E LEXINGTON ST; 61,606 books; 1,247 audio materials; 3,086 video materials; 14 state licensed databases; 103 print serial subscriptions; 11 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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

Cemeteries: Memory Garden (1), Shotwell Cemetery (2), Sunny Slope Cemetery (3), Woodland Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Mononame 171 Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Richmond: Roberts Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Ray County Historical Society & Museum Inc (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 901 West Royle Street), Jones & CO Kiddie Land (Arcades & Amusements; 15151 Highway 13).

Courts: National Guard (860 East Lexington Street), Ray County - Circuit Court Clerk (Courthouse), Ray County - Court Reporter (Courthouse).

Birthplace of: Michael Letzig - Professional golfer, Harry Holman - Actor.

Ray 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 city:

2.3 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

60.7%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.9%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
178 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
15 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010

People in group quarters in Richmond in 2000:

  • 131 people in nursing homes
  • 17 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 6 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 2 people in other group homes

Banks with branches in Richmond (2011 data):

  • Armed Forces Bank, National Association: Richmond Wal-Mart Branch at 908 Walton Way, branch established on 2001/04/18. Info updated 2010/12/16: Bank assets: $1,839.7 mil, Deposits: $1,387.5 mil, headquarters in Fort Leavenworth, KS, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 78 total offices, Holding Company: Dickinson Financial Corporation Ii
  • Bank of America, National Association: Richmond Branch at 101 East Main Street, branch established on 1965/06/23. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Bank Midwest, National Association: Richmond Spartan Branch # 19 at 200 North Spartan Drive, branch established on 1914/01/01. Info updated 2012/03/19: Bank assets: $6,237.6 mil, Deposits: $5,064.6 mil, headquarters in Kansas City, MO, positive income, 138 total offices, Holding Company: Nbh Holdings Corp.
  • The State Bank: at 803 Wollard Boulevard, branch established on 1940/07/01. Info updated 2010/08/12: Bank assets: $29.4 mil, Deposits: $26.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 1 total offices, Holding Company: C.S. Bancshares, Inc.
  • U.S. Bank National Association: Richmond Branch at 100 East North Main Street, branch established on 1963/10/23. Info updated 2012/01/30: Bank assets: $330,470.8 mil, Deposits: $236,091.5 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, 3121 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp
  • Community Bank of Missouri: Community Bank Of Missouri at 904 Walton Way, branch established on 2001/05/07. Info updated 2010/08/12: Bank assets: $49.5 mil, Deposits: $37.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Missouri Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Richmond:

Marital status in Richmond, MO
  • Never married: 28.3%
  • Now married: 44.8%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 10.7%
  • Divorced: 15.6%

For population 25 years and over in Richmond:

  • High school or higher: 89.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 7.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.1
Missouri average:

11.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Richmond
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Richmond, MO (based on Ray County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,69035
Mainline Protestant1,83913
Catholic2911
Black Protestant2462
Other1812
None14,247-
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: 3
Ray County:

1.28 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Ray County:

5.97 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
This county:

4.69 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

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

10.2%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.3%
Missouri:

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

7.4%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

51.8%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Richmond:

49.8%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.7
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

18.9%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Richmond:

9.3%
Missouri:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

34.2%
Missouri:

34.3%

General health condition:
This city:

59.0%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

78.8%
State:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Richmond, MO Residents
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 13$4,962$4,5800$0
Police Protection - Officers 12$47,674$47,6740$0
Firefighters 9$52,138$69,5170$0
Water Supply 8$27,021$40,5320$0
Sewerage 6$20,639$41,2780$0
Parks and Recreation 4$15,082$45,2461$1,977
Streets and Highways 4$20,022$60,0660$0
Other and Unallocable 3$13,182$52,7281$1,453
Financial Administration 3$13,943$55,7720$0
Judicial and Legal 1$3,820$45,8400$0
Police - Other 1$3,348$40,1760$0
Totals for Government 64$221,829$41,5932$3,430

Richmond government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $101,000 ($16.95)
    Sewerage: $84,000 ($14.10)
    Regular Highways: $53,000 ($8.89)
    Central Staff Services: $32,000 ($5.37)
    Parks and Recreation: $13,000 ($2.18)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $1,210,000 ($203.05)
    Water Utilities: $1,079,000 ($181.07)
    Police Protection: $877,000 ($147.17)
    Regular Highways: $655,000 ($109.92)
    Local Fire Protection: $621,000 ($104.21)
    Parks and Recreation: $555,000 ($93.14)
    Central Staff Services: $408,000 ($68.47)
    Solid Waste Management: $274,000 ($45.98)
    Financial Administration: $151,000 ($25.34)
    General - Other: $72,000 ($12.08)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $64,000 ($10.74)
  • Electric Utilities - Interest on Debt: $366,000 ($61.42)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $53,000 ($8.89)
    Local Fire Protection: $35,000 ($5.87)
    Water Utilities: $33,000 ($5.54)
    Regular Highways: $17,000 ($2.85)
    Sewerage: $9,000 ($1.51)
    General - Other: $7,000 ($1.17)
    Central Staff Services: $6,000 ($1.01)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($1.01)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $3,200,000 ($537.00)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $29,000 ($4.87)

Richmond government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,779,000 ($298.54)
    Solid Waste Management: $280,000 ($46.99)
    Parks and Recreation: $126,000 ($21.14)
    Other: $37,000 ($6.21)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $138,000 ($23.16)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $90,000 ($15.10)
    Interest Earnings: $32,000 ($5.37)
    Sale of Property: $25,000 ($4.20)
    General Revenue - Other: $15,000 ($2.52)
    Donations From Private Sources: $4,000 ($0.67)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,298,000 ($217.82)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $155,000 ($26.01)
    Other: $49,000 ($8.22)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $2,325,000 ($390.17)
    Property: $890,000 ($149.35)
    Public Utilities Sales: $541,000 ($90.79)
    Motor Vehicle License: $53,000 ($8.89)
    Other Selective Sales: $53,000 ($8.89)
    Other License: $27,000 ($4.53)
    Tobacco Products Sales: $24,000 ($4.03)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $22,000 ($3.69)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $7,000 ($1.17)

Richmond government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $14,369,000 ($2411.31)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $13,525,000 ($2269.68)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $844,000 ($141.63)

Richmond government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $6,042,000 ($1013.93)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $577,000 ($96.83)
Businesses in Richmond, MO
NameCountNameCount
Curves1SONIC Drive-In1
FedEx1Subway2
Ford1Super 81
H&R Block1Taco Bell1
KFC1True Value1
La-Z-Boy1UPS1
McDonald's1Walmart1
Pizza Hut1

Strongest AM radio stations in Richmond:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCTE (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; INDEPENDENCE, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KXTR (1660 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KEXS (1090 AM; daytime; 1 kW; EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO; Owner: JEFFCO TELEVISION CORP.)
  • KPHN (1190 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KMBZ (980 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KCWJ (1030 AM; 1 kW; BLUE SPRINGS, MO; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING ASSOCIATES, LP)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Richmond:

  • KAYX (92.5 FM; RICHMOND, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMJK (107.3 FM; LEXINGTON, MO; Owner: ALLUR-KANSAS CITY, INC.)
  • KSRC (102.1 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WDAF-FM (106.5 FM; LIBERTY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KUDL (98.1 FM; KANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KBEQ-FM (104.3 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KMZU (100.7 FM; CARROLLTON, MO; Owner: KANZA, INC.)
  • KQRC-FM (98.9 FM; LEAVENWORTH, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KRBZ (96.5 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KYYS (99.7 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KZPL (97.3 FM; LEE'S SUMMIT, MO; Owner: UNION FIRST BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KMXV (93.3 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KCMO-FM (94.9 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KPRS (103.3 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: CARTER BROADCAST GROUP, INC.)
  • KRLI (103.9 FM; MALTA BEND, MO; Owner: KANZA, INC.)
  • KCUR-FM (89.3 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: CURATORS OF UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI)
  • KLJC (88.5 FM; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: CALVARY BIBLE COLLEGE)
  • KFKF-FM (94.1 FM; KANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KCFX (101.1 FM; HARRISONVILLE, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KPOW-FM (97.7 FM; LA MONTE, MO; Owner: SEDALIA INVESTMENT GROUP LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Richmond:

  • KMBC-TV (Channel 9; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: KMBC HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KCPT (Channel 19; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: PUBLIC TELEVISION 19, INC.)
  • KSMO-TV (Channel 62; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: KSMO LICENSEE, INC.)
  • KCTV (Channel 5; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • KCWE (Channel 29; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: KCWE-TV, INC.)
  • KPXE (Channel 50; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: PAXSON KANSAS CITY LICENSE, INC.)
  • KMCI (Channel 38; LAWRENCE, KS; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K48FS (Channel 48; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KSHB-TV (Channel 41; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDAF-TV (Channel 4; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: WDAF LICENSE, INC.)
  • K35CT (Channel 35; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KTAJ (Channel 16; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
Richmond fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Richmond fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 51Number of bridges
  • 538ft / 164mTotal length
  • $4,618,000Total costs
  • 78,020Total average daily traffic
  • 9,744Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Richmond, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11910-1919
  • 21920-1929
  • 31930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 61950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 161990-1999
  • 62000-2009
  • 62010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Richmond, MO

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Richmond)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

64 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Richmond, MO)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • RICHMOND, Wellington Rd (Lat: 39.258889 Lon: -93.970833), Type: Tower, Structure height: 103.6 m, Overall height: 104.5 m, Call Sign: WQFS992,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6745.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/26/2006, Expiration Date: 09/26/2016, Cancellation Date: 01/08/2008, Certifier: Richard A Craig, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

  • MILLVILLE, 44181 Highway K (Lat: 39.417500 Lon: -93.897722), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WQUF490,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/23/2014, Expiration Date: 06/23/2024, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • DOCKERY P, Ray County, Mo (Lat: 39.331500 Lon: -93.985361), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WRMB467, Licensee ID: L02347278,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 03/16/2021, Expiration Date: 03/16/2031, Certifier: Dave Mills, Registrant: Wisper Isp, LLC, 9711 Fuesser Road, Mascoutah, IL 62258, Phone: (618) 206-4190, Email:

  • RAYXMOAE, Wellington Rd (Lat: 39.258917 Lon: -93.971111), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Call Sign: WRNV588, Licensee ID: L02347278,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/28/2021, Expiration Date: 08/28/2031, Certifier: Dave Mills, Registrant: Wisper Isp, LLC, 9711 Fuesser Road, Mascoutah, IL 62258, Phone: (618) 206-4190, Email:

  • 121 E Main St (Lat: 39.275000 Lon: -93.979361), Overall height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WLE303, Licensee ID: L00009212,
    Assigned Frequencies: 950.500 MHz, Grant Date: 08/21/1990, Expiration Date: 02/01/2005, Cancellation Date: 04/05/1999, Registrant: Bott Communications Inc, 10550 Barkley Ste 108, Overland Park, KS 66212

  • 121 E. Main St. (Lat: 39.275000 Lon: -93.979361), Overall height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WLE306, Licensee ID: L00009212,
    Assigned Frequencies: 944.875 MHz, 945.125 MHz, Grant Date: 08/21/1990, Expiration Date: 02/01/2029, Registrant: Bott Communications, Inc., 10550 Barkley Suite 1, Overland Park, KS 66212


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

54 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Richmond)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

11 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Richmond)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 55. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 96 took place in 2002, and the least - 11 in 2018. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Richmond, MO When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (46.2%), and Structure Fires (33.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Richmond, MO
    • 42846.2%Outside Fires
    • 30733.1%Structure Fires
    • 12513.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 677.2%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Richmond, MO
Most common first names in Richmond, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James10274.6 years
Mary10082.5 years
William9377.4 years
John7975.5 years
Charles7575.4 years
Robert5774.3 years
George5678.7 years
Helen4278.7 years
Margaret3181.1 years
Harry2880.3 years
Most common last names in Richmond, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith4574.8 years
Brown4180.8 years
Thompson3978.9 years
Odell3680.5 years
Williams3177.2 years
Davis2976.6 years
Lee2776.4 years
Carter2377.9 years
Blair2178.8 years
Wilson2077.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Richmond, MO
  • 82.0%Utility gas
  • 13.6%Electricity
  • 3.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Richmond, MO
  • 48.0%Electricity
  • 41.9%Utility gas
  • 5.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.6%Solar energy


Richmond compared to Missouri state average:

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

Richmond on our top lists:

  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of murders per 100,000 residents, excludes tourist destinations and others with a lot of outsiders visiting based on city industries data (population 5,000+)"
  • #61 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest percentage of English-only speaking households, population 5,000+"
  • #79 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: health technologists and technicians (population 5,000+)"
  • #71 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
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