Town guide
Richmond
A village of 2,622 people in Illinois
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What’s happening
Weather
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Outdoors in Richmond
Parks & trails →Conserved land4.2%115 of 2,730 acres
Trails4.2 mi1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves444 conserved acres per 1,000 residents
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
How Richmond ranks
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Living in Richmond
Housing in Richmond
$160K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026
The median sale price was $160,000 in May 2026.
A strong seller's market
Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s
Days on market55
Sale-to-list100.5%
Sold in May6
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Safety in Richmond
B+
Safety Grade B+
Richmond reports less crime per resident than 71% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →
Health in Richmond
B+
Health Grade B+
Healthier than 69% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 84% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Illinois
4better than IL·3worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Mercy Walworth Hospital & Medical CenterLake Geneva · 9.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Kenosha Community Health CenterSilver Lake · 9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Richmond · CMS · HRSAHealth in Richmond →
Natural hazards in Richmond
Low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 28% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Richmond →
Libraries near Richmond
See all →Nearest: Nippersink Public Library DistrictRichmond · 0.3 miles · 60 hrs a week
Where Richmond is
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Location map
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Around town
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How things work in Richmond
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