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About Richmond
Village in Louisiana, United StatesRichmond is a village in Madison Parish, Louisiana, United States, located on Brushy Bayou. The population was 511 at the 2020 census, down from 577 in 2010. It is part of the Tallulah Micropolitan Statistical Area. The site of Richmond served as the parish seat during the American Civil War and was the location of the Battle of Richmond on June 15, 1863, when Union forces burned the town during the Vicksburg Campaign. The present-day Village of Richmond was incorporated on August 28, 1973, more than a century after the destruction of the earlier settlement.
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Work & commute in Richmond
Full picture →Most working residents leave Richmond for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Tallulah (28%), Vicksburg (12%) and Monroe (6%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Health in Richmond
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Richmond
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Richmond
Full climate →Richmond has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.
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