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Richton, MS
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Population: 1,210
Home Price: $146,400
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Overview
Richton is a small town in the state of Mississippi with a population of 1,210. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Richton has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(A) Excellent
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
24.3 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Richton, MS
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Richton
Mississippi
United States
Per Capita Income
$18,661
$23,075
$32,693
Median Household Income
$30,839
$43,206
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
7.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
12.3%
19.4%
10.5%
Age
Richton
Mississippi
United States
Median Age
39.1
38.3
42.3
Gender
Richton
Mississippi
United States
Male
51.2%
47.4%
49.8%
Female
48.8%
52.6%
50.2%
Race
Richton
Mississippi
United States
White
74.6%
53.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
25.4%
40.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
1.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
1.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
0.0%
2.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Richton
Mississippi
United States
Median Home Price
$146,400
$103,931
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$185
$521
$801
Family Households
46.4%
46.4%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
39.2%
39.2%
26.2%
Homeowners
63.6%
67.5%
72.9%
Renters
36.4%
32.5%
27.1%
Education
Richton
Mississippi
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.9%
12.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
43.1%
43.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
18.7%
20.7%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
4.8%
10.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
13.8%
12.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Richton
Mississippi
United States
Mathematics
44.3%
42.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
34.7%
38.0%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Richton
Mississippi
United States
Murder
NA
9.9
3.0
Rape
NA
35.9
38.0
Robbery
NA
58.9
40.7
Assault
NA
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Richton
Mississippi
United States
Burglary
NA
684.8
336.1
Theft
NA
2347.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
189.5
167.1
Arson
NA
10.0
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Richton, MS
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
mcdonalds
barbecue
meal
meats
medium rare ribeye
dishes
burgers
roast beef
salad
burger
restaurant
delicious
cooking
cheese
athlete
recruiting
basketball
football
wrestling
tennis
racing
sports analyst
teams
fashion
theatre
nfts
photography
photography
books
radio show
fashion
family friendly
theatre
comedy
photography
drama
tv
family friendly
lawn
photography
summer
gas station
mcdonalds
shipping
restaurant
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