Richton, MS
Living in Richton
Bikeability2
Walkability9
Commute51
Public Transit3
Affordability100
Public Safety75
Airports6
Hospitals12
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
978Population+1 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black37%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate33%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$30kMedian Household Income+$7k (2010–19)
64%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector68%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office21%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked1%
Housing
$84kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$191Median Monthly Rent-$52 (2010–19)
42%Owner-Occupied-17% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K34%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K18%
$400K to $499K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity74%
LP gas3%
Utility gas23%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Richton
United States45
Mississippi57
Hattiesburg Metro Area17
Perry County18
Property Crime in Richton
United States48
Mississippi57
Hattiesburg Metro Area37
Perry County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 58 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Richton
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding59
Tornado47
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Richton, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Richton, MS
Sacred Heart Catholic School
21 miles, W
Central Baptist School
21 miles, W
Presbyterian Christian School
22 miles, W
Montessori Childrens House
23 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Richton, MS
William Carey University
21 miles, W
University of Southern Mississippi
23 miles, W
Southeastern Baptist College
30 miles, NW
University of Mobile
62 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Richton, MS
Perry County General Hosp
0 miles, SE
Forrest General Hospital
23 miles, W
Merit Health Wesley
25 miles, W
Greene County Hospital Cah
26 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Richton, MS
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
25 miles, W
Mobile Regional Airport
61 miles, SE
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
66 miles, S
Key Field
69 miles, N