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About Richmond
City in Kentucky, United StatesRichmond 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. It is the principal city of the Richmond–Berea micropolitan area, which includes all of Madison and Rockcastle counties and had 123,000 residents in 2020. The city is named after Richmond, Virginia and is home to Eastern Kentucky University. Richmond is the county seat of Madison County and serves as the center for work and shopping in south-central Kentucky. Richmond is home to numerous festivals, notably the Millstone Festival.
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How Richmond ranks
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Housing in Richmond
The typical Richmond home is worth about $301,000, up 1.4% in a year, 30% above the Kentucky typical home.
A seller's market
Safety in Richmond
Safety Grade C
Richmond reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 70% report less.
Schools in Richmond
All Richmond schools →School Grade B+
The public schools Richmond’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 66% of Kentucky’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within KY. Ratings are from neighbors.
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