Richmond, Kentucky
Among the top 23% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 56% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 71% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 27% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 77% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 33% of US places
- top 14% for sales tax
- bottom 17% for property crime
Richmond is a mid-size city in Kentucky with about 35,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include sales tax, annual snowfall, and walkability. It rates lower on amenities nearby and property crime.
Official websiterichmond.ky.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 4.7 in3.3 in
muggy 89%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$45k20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 74% of US places
Home Value$178k55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$832better than 61% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 53% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.86%better than 59% of US places
Income Tax6.50%better than 23% of US places
State 4.50% + Local 2.00%
Sales Tax6.00%better than 86% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.86%better than 30% of US places
Unemployment7.3%better than 24% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)34°F58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation48.1 in72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.3 inbetter than 77% of US places
Sunny Days230 daysbetter than 45% of US places
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 36% of US places
Comfortable Days86 daysbetter than 61% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk45.3better than 76% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 45% of US places
School Quality50.2better than 36% of US places
Violent Crime1213/100kbetter than 27% of US places
Property Crime2134/100kbetter than 17% of US places
Community
Population34,88396th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age27.76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2557th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9439th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2753rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)84.8%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.1%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.4%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.2%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.5%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 74% of US places
Walkability8.3/20better than 77% of US places
Airport Distance85 mibetter than 46% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.2%better than 53% of US places
Amenities Nearby21.21better than 22% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 52% 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 $44k, better than 74% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Richmond?
- The median home value in Richmond is $178k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Richmond?
- Median household income in Richmond is $45k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Richmond?
- Median gross rent in Richmond is $832 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Richmond safe?
- Richmond is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1213/100k (better than 27%). Property crime is 2134/100k.
- What is the weather like in Richmond?
- Richmond averages 76°F in July and 34°F in January, with 48.1 in of annual precipitation and about 230 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Richmond?
- Public-school quality in Richmond is below average, scoring better than 36% 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 22 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)