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Richmond, MO

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Population
5,968
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
829 ft
Median Home Value
$142,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$722/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$59,556
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MissouriPopulation rankingHighest population places in MissouriNearest larger communityGrain Valley, Missouri22 miles away · 16,908 residents.

About Richmond

Richmond is a city and the county seat of Ray County, Missouri, operating within the Kansas City metropolitan area. Platted in 1828 and named after Richmond, Virginia, the community of approximately 5,959 is home to the Ray County History Museum and is served by the Richmond R-Sixteen School District for public primary and secondary education locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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