Richmond, Missouri

About Richmond

Richmond is a close-knit town in northwestern Missouri counting 5,939 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Richmond is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.15 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 966 residents per square mile.

📰 Richmond News Today

• Mary Williams Obituary, Age 89 - July 21, 2025 - Richmond, Missouri LehighValleyLive.com · Aug 18
• Sunrise Elementary teacher named semifinalist for Missouri Teacher of the Year Award KMZU.com · Aug 17
• Richmond shooting suspect found deceased, investigation continues KTTN · Aug 3
• Kathryn Eudora Adams Obituary (2026) - Richmond, MO - Thurman Funeral Home - Richmond Legacy obituary · Aug 15
• Robert "Bob" Clayton Jones, Age: 78 porterfuneralhome.com · Apr 15

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Richmond Unique

• One of 15 places in the US named Richmond — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northwestern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.

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 5,939.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Richmond

• Jeffrey Kyle's Family Grill — american
• Tequila Jalisco — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Ray County Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Richmond

• Cevie Due Park reviews ★
• Charles Armour Park reviews ★
• Hamann Park reviews ★
• Maurice Roberts Park reviews ★
• Southview Park reviews ★
• Frank E. Wagner Conservation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Gabriella's Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Ray County Community Lake reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Richmond

• DEAR ELEM.
• RICHMOND HIGH
• RICHMOND MIDDLE
• SUNRISE ELEM.

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Ray County Memorial Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Richmond

🏘️ Nearby Communities