RichmondKentucky
Richmond is a city in Madison County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 34,585 as of the 2020 census, making it the state's seventh-largest city.
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About Richmond
Richmond is a thriving city in eastern Kentucky, home to 39,581 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It ranks as the 7th largest city in Kentucky.
Officially, Richmond is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 21.96 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,802 residents per square mile.
📰 Richmond News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Richmond Unique
- A top-25 city in Kentucky by population (#7 of 418 incorporated places).
- One of 15 places in the US named Richmond — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 39,581.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 19 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Richmond
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Richmond
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Graffiti Bridge · Attraction
- Paradise Cove Aquatic Center · Water park
- covered bridge · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Richmond
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Richmond
- B. Michael Caudill Middle School
- Boonesborough Elementary
- Clark Moores Middle School
- Daniel Boone Elementary School
- Glenn R Marshall Elementary School
- Kirksville Elementary School
- Kit Carson Elementary School
- Madison Central High School
- Madison County Area Technology Center
- Madison County Day Treatment
- Madison Kindergarten Academy
- Madison Middle School
- Waco Elementary School
- White Hall Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Baptist Health Richmond ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.