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Crime in Richmond summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Richmond. Key points include:
There were 833 total crimes in Richmond in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Richmond is 2,188.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Richmond is 215.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Richmond is 1,972.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Richmond is 3.24% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Richmond Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Richmond / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 833 | 2,188.0 | 1,563.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 82 | 215.4 | 213.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 18 | 47.3 | 35.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 40 | 105.1 | 139.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 751 | 1,972.6 | 1,349.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 125 | 328.3 | 193.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 555 | 1,457.8 | 930.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 71 | 186.5 | 226.2 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Richmond summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Richmond. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kentucky. Key points include:
The cost of living in Richmond is 91 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Richmond is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Richmond is $297,032.
The median income in Richmond is $50,870.
Richmond's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Richmond Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Richmond | Kentucky | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 89 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 80 | 68 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 91 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Richmond, KY Weather
The average high in Richmond is 66.0° and the average low is 45.0°.
There are 83.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.9 inches of precipitation each year with 6.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Richmond |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 83.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 6.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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1 Reviews & Comments About Richmond
I live in Richmond and know that most of the residents don't own their home and are unmarried due to being college students. I would assume this also affects salary. Maybe you should take that variable into consideration when posting researched statistics. Richmond is a known college town."
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Richmond Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Richmond
The current population in Richmond is 37,111. The population has increased 19.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37,111 | 4.5% |
| 2023 | 35,498 | 1.8% |
| 2022 | 34,883 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 34,662 | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 35,744 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 35,133 | 1.6% |
| 2018 | 34,566 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 33,993 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 33,583 | 3.1% |
| 2015 | 32,574 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 32,706 | 2.7% |
| 2013 | 31,844 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 31,508 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 31,201 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 30,983 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Richmond
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Richmond is:
83.5% White with 30,984 White residents.
5.8% African American with 2,166 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 33 American Indian residents.
1.4% Asian with 511 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 81 Other residents.
4.8% Two Or More with 1,771 Two Or More residents.
4.2% Hispanic with 1,565 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Richmond | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.5% | 81.5% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.8% | 7.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 5.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Richmond
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Richmond is 51.5% female with 19,103 female residents.
Richmond is 48.5% male with 18,007 male residents.
| Gender | Richmond | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Richmond for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Richmond completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Richmond completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Richmond completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Richmond completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Richmond completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Richmond completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Richmond completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Richmond completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Richmond completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Richmond | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 16.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Richmond, Kentucky
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5.9% of households in Richmond earn Less than $10,000.
4.8% of households in Richmond earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.8% of households in Richmond earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.0% of households in Richmond earn $25,000 to $34,999.
18.0% of households in Richmond earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.9% of households in Richmond earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.7% of households in Richmond earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.6% of households in Richmond earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.4% of households in Richmond earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.9% of households in Richmond earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Richmond | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.8% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.0% | 8.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.0% | 12.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 17.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.6% | 15.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.4% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.9% | 7.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
