Living in Richards, Missouri

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Richards · Census data 2020–2024

Richards has 49 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $45,804 (35% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $65,700.

Richards is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Richards at a glance

Population
49
Median age
46.3State: 39
Median household income
$45,804State: $70,702
Median home value
$65,700State: $230,300
Homeowners
72.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Richards a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 30.6%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Richards

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Richards the median home value is $65,700, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Richards$65,700
Missouri$230,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Missouri$1,033
United States$1,413

Richards median household income

The median household income in Richards is $45,804 and the income per person is $24,804. 30.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).

Median household income

Richards$45,804
Missouri$70,702
United States$80,734

Housing in Richards: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
43
Owner-occupied
72.7%
Renter-occupied
27.3%
Vacant
23.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1943
Average household size
1.48

Richards demographics

Population
49
Median age
46.3
Under 18
16.3%
65 and older
12.2%
Households
33
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
2.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White83.7%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Richards ›

Education in Richards

0% of adults 25 and older in Richards have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Richards0%
Missouri32.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Richards

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4%
Average commute
—State: 24 min
Work from home
4.5%
Drive alone
95.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
93.9%

Richards vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Richards49$45,804$65,700—
Fort Scott7,555$52,159$100,500$755
Nevada7,925$42,813$122,700$720
Hume209$58,750$90,000$685
Prescott276$42,708$50,000$903
Bronaugh163$52,917$43,600$1,000
Rich Hill1,453$47,167$75,600$900
Walker359$40,417—$663

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Living in Richards: FAQ

What is the median household income in Richards, MO?

The median household income in Richards is $45,804, 35% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Richards?

The median home value in Richards is $65,700, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.

Is Richards, MO a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 30.6%.

What is the median age in Richards?

The median age in Richards is 46.3 years (Missouri: 39).

What is the unemployment rate in Richards?

The unemployment rate in Richards is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Richards?

0% of adults in Richards have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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