Richton is a town in Perry County, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Hattiesburg, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Richton had a population of 920.

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Town numbers

ZIP code39476

Area code601

Living in Richton

Housing in Richton

$169K▲ 14.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Richton home is worth about $169,000, up 14.5% in a year, 14% below the Mississippi typical home.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Richton

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Most working residents leave Richton for work: only 17% work in town. The top destinations are Hattiesburg (23%), Laurel (7%) and Petal (4%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Hattiesburg

23%

Laurel

Petal

Jackson

17%Work in townlive and work in Richton 24 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 717Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Richton →

Health in Richton

C⁻

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 18% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 79% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Mississippi

2better than MS·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▼ 10 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 2▲ 2 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

9.1%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMS 11.2% · better 14.1%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityMS 16.8% · better 9.6%More adults who have had cancerMS 7.6% · worse

Care nearby

Perry County General HospitalRichton · 0.3 mi · ER

New Augusta Family Health CenterNew Augusta · 11.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Richton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Richton →

Natural hazards in Richton

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🌪️ Tornadoes

3Does Richton flood?paid flood claims since 2009 6Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Richton

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Richton →

Climate in Richton

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Richton 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.

63° / 39°Winter

78° / 53°Spring

91° / 69°Summer

79° / 54°Fall

How much snow does Richton get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 12, with the last in spring around Mar 18.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Richton →

Schools in Richton

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School Grade B

The public schools Richton’s kids attend outperform 61% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictRichton School DistrictSchools2

Richton Elementary School BElementary · Grades K–6 · 305 students Richton High School C+High · Grades 7–12 · 281 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MS. Ratings are from neighbors.