Richland, Mississippi
Richland is a city of 7,346 people in Rankin County, Mississippi, founded in 1974.
Why visit Richland
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 52 places to eat, 20 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Woodrow Wilson Bridge, Central Fire Station and Hinds County Armory.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 37°F.
Weather in Richland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Richland
Richland is a city in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 7,137 at the 2020 census. A suburb of Jackson, Richland is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is located southeast of the state capital.
From the Wikipedia article Richland, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Woodrow Wilson Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic landmark bridge in Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Museums and landmarks12
Central Fire Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Fire station in Jackson, Mississippi
Hinds County Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Historic building in Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Hinds County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic courthouse in Mississippi, US
Jackson City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
City hall in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, United States
Mississippi Governor's Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Building in Mississippi, United States
N & W Overall Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic building in Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Old Mississippi State Capitol
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Jackson, Mississippi, a U.S. National Historic Landmark also known as Old State Capitol
Smith Park Architectural District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic district in Jackson, Mississippi
Spengler–Thomas Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Commercial building in Jackson, Mississippi
International Museum of Muslim Cultures
Museum · 4.9 mi
Islamic history and culture museum in Jackson, Mississippi
Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
Museum · 5.0 mi
Museum in Jackson, Mississippi
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Mississippi Museum of Art
Museum · 4.8 mi
Art museum in Jackson, Mississippi
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes52
Mikado Japanese Express
Restaurant · Japanese · 2.9 mi
404 Riverwind Drive, Pearl
Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su,Tu,We,Th 11:00-21:30
El Potro Mexican Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.0 mi
200 Bass Pro Drive, Pearl
40 more on the map.
Where to stay20
Churches and places of worship14
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Healthcare3
Map of Richland
159 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 37°F | 5.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 5.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 46°F | 5.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 53°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 62°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 72°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 72°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 66°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 54°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 44°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 39°F | 5.1 in | 0.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jackson Intl Ap 72235 (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Rankin County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2023-08-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. (Severe Storm)
- 2021-10-22: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-28: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-05-04: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Jackson-Evers International Airport (JAN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Pearl 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Cleary 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Florence 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Jackson 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Byram 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Flowood 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Brandon 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Ridgeland 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Clinton 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Madison 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Jackson December 2018 41 (Central Fire Station), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Spengler-Thomas Building (2), GilbertThompson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- N&W Overall Company Building, GilbertThompson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jackson December 2018 43 (Hinds County Courthouse), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jackson December 2018 34 (Mississippi Governor's Mansion), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hinds Armory1, Histoneguy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jackson December 2018 44 (Jackson City Hall), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mississippi Governors Mansion, Charlie Brenner from Jackson Mississippi, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Woodrow Wilson Bridge (Jackson, Mississippi), GilbertThompson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Mississippi Capitol Building in Jackson Mississippi, Matt Howry from Ardmore, OK, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Catholic cathedral of Jackson, Mississippi, Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jackson December 2018 62 (Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mississippi Museum of Art and The Art Garden at the Mississippi Museum of Art, Julian Rankin, CC BY-SA 3.0
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