Richmond, Indiana
Among the top 6% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 80% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 21% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 62% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 94% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 17% of US places
- top 6% for cost of living
- top 6% for commute time
- bottom 11% for air quality
Richmond is a mid-size city in Indiana with about 36,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include cost of living, commute time, and property crime. It rates lower on sunny days and air quality.
Official websiterichmondindiana.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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64%31%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.1 in2.9 in
humid 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$46k22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 94% of US places
Home Value$97k22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$797better than 66% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$945better than 87% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.81%better than 63% of US places
Income Tax5.70%better than 39% of US places
State 3.20% + Local 2.50%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.70%better than 51% of US places
Unemployment6.0%better than 31% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.9 in54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall12.4 inbetter than 57% of US places
Sunny Days190 daysbetter than 15% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 51% of US places
Comfortable Days77 daysbetter than 37% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk67.6better than 47% of US places
Air Quality53 AQIbetter than 11% of US places
School Quality49.0better than 34% of US places
Violent Crime0/100kbetter than 93% of US places
Property Crime0/100kbetter than 94% of US places
Community
Population35,64296th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.840th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3366th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9133rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3055th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)80.0%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.4%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.0%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.7%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.9%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 94% of US places
Walkability8.9/20better than 81% of US places
Airport Distance54 mibetter than 65% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.6%better than 47% of US places
Amenities Nearby18.24better than 20% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 25% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Richmond an affordable place to live?
- Richmond is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 94% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Richmond?
- The median home value in Richmond is $97k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Richmond?
- Median household income in Richmond is $46k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Richmond?
- Median gross rent in Richmond is $797 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Richmond safe?
- Richmond is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 0/100k (better than 93%). Property crime is 0/100k.
- What is the weather like in Richmond?
- Richmond averages 76°F in July and 30°F in January, with 42.9 in of annual precipitation and about 190 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Richmond?
- Public-school quality in Richmond is below average, scoring better than 34% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Richmond?
- The average one-way commute in Richmond is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)