What are the schools like in Richmond, LA?

School district data for Richmond is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Richmond?

The median household income in Richmond, LA is $60,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.7%.

What is the weather like in Richmond, LA?

Richmond has an average high temperature of 59.6°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

Richmond, LA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Richmond, LA affordable or expensive?

Richmond's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Richmond is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $178,800 and the median rent is $689 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Richmond, LA?

Richmond has a violent crime rate of 237.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 173.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Richmond, LA a Good Place to Live?

Richmond is a small town of 509 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $60,000 and a 0.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Richmond stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Richmond is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Richmond city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.0

Richmond's overall cost of living index is 88.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Richmond costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Richmond, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$178,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$689	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Richmond's violent crime rate is 237.4 per 100,000 residents — 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

237.4 /100k

Property Crime

173.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Richmond, LA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Richmond sees average highs of 59.6°F in January and 94.2°F in July, with 57.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Richmond, LA
Average High — January	59.6°F
Average High — July	94.2°F
Annual Precipitation	57.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Richmond, LA	National Avg
Population	509	—
Median Age	58.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	12.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	19.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.0%	22.2%
65 and over	37.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Tallulah, LA 1 mi Mound, LA 10 mi Eagle Bend, MS 13 mi Delta, LA 14 mi Vicksburg, MS 18 mi

Richmond vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richmond, LA affordable or expensive?

Richmond's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Richmond roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $178,800 and median rent is $689/month.

What is the crime rate in Richmond, LA?

Richmond's violent crime rate is 237.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 173.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Richmond?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Richmond, LA a good place to live?

Richmond, LA has a population of 509, a median household income of $60,000, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Richmond?

Richmond averages 59.6°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.9 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Richmond?

The population of Richmond, Louisiana is 509 with a median age of 58.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Richmond?

Key numbers for living in Richmond: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $178,800, median household income $60,000, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Richmond side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.