Richmond, Missouri
Richmond is a city of 5,959 people in Ray County, Missouri, founded in 1828.
Why visit Richmond
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 7 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Dougherty Auditorium, Farris Theatre, Ray County Courthouse and Ray County Poor Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 15°F.
Weather in Richmond
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Richmond
Richmond is a city in and the county seat of Ray County, Missouri, United States, and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The population was 6,013 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Richmond, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Dougherty Auditorium
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Former theater in Richmond, Missouri, now a museum
Museums and landmarks4
Ray County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
County courthouse in Missouri, United States of America
Ray County Poor Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Watkins House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Missouri, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes7
Tequila Jalisco
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
620 South Institute Street, Richmond
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30, Sa,Su 11:00-22:30, Su 11:00-20:30
History
Richmond was platted in 1828. The community was named after Richmond, Virginia. A post office called Richmond has been in operation since 1828.
From the History section of Richmond, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship12
New Hope Primitive Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.4 mi
212 West Main Street, Richmond
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
602 South Camden Street, Richmond
United Christian Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.5 mi
501 North Spartan Drive, Richmond
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare3
C & C Discount Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
401 Wollard Boulevard, Richmond
Map of Richmond
50 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 15°F | 1.3 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 20°F | 1.6 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 30°F | 2.7 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 40°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 51°F | 6.3 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 5.4 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 4.9 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 62°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 54°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 41°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 30°F | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 21°F | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Richmond 3S (2 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
Ray County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2021-09-01: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-07-09: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2019-05-20: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2015-08-07: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 35 miles away.
- Lexington 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Excelsior Springs 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Buckner 16 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Lawson 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Odessa 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Oak Grove 20 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Higginsville 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Kearney 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Grain Valley 22 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Independence 24 mi southwest, about 39 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
- RAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WATKINS HOUSE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Richmond MO.New Hope Primitive Baptist Church.Front and North Side, John LaRoe, CC BY-SA 3.0
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