Richton, Mississippi

Population 965

Richton is located in Perry County, MS. The population is 965, making Richton the largest city in Perry County.

There are 3 public schools in Richton with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Richton is low , and there are 9 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Richton is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Richton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Richton include New Augusta, Beaumont and Petal.

Richton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 18%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 60%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22%

Crime Rate

75.98% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 56
  • Violent Crimes: 28
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 336
  • Property Crime: 570
  • Larceny Theft: 178

Registered Offenders

85.48% Higher than national avg.
  • 9 offenders in Richton
  • 93.26 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

31 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 29

Unemployment

Very High 4.6%
  • Mississippi unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Richton, MS and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Richton's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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4 Former Drug Labs view all

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Richton, MS issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Richton, MS issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $510
  • 1 Bedroom: $650
  • 2 Bedrooms: $770
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,000
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,130

Zip Codes

39476

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Environmental Hazards

31 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Richton, MS has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Richton, MS is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.45 Average
    Richton, MS is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 49.82°
  • February 52.83°
  • March 59.93°
  • April 67.05°
  • May 74.29°
  • June 81.94°
  • July 82.67°
  • August 82.54°
  • September 77.45°
  • October 66.2°
  • November 57.52°
  • December 46.33°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Richton, MS

Earthquakes
Richton, MS has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Richton, MS has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Richton, MS has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Richton, MS has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Richton, MS: $23,487

Unemployment

Unemployment in Richton is 4.6%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.62%
White Collar - 54.38%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Phil Bryant
  • Sen. Thad Cochran
  • Sen. Roger F. Wicker

City Representatives

  • Steven Palazzo

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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22 Cemeteries view all

22 FCC Towers view all

0 Fire Stations view all

  • No fire stations found in Richton, MS

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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