The Town FilesRichmond, Indiana
City in Wayne County · population 35,720 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $114,400
- Household income
- $45,399
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 38.6
Richmond is a city of 35,720 people in Wayne County, Indiana. The median home is worth $114,400, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks more of a college town than 92% of Indiana towns, more walkable than 91% of Indiana towns, more vibrant than 91% of Indiana towns.
How Richmond ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Richmond is worth $114,400, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $45,399, which is more affordable than 52% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $822 a month. 57.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Richmond | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $114,400 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $822 | $888 |
| Median household income | $45,399 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 57.2% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Richmond
| People | Richmond | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.4% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.1% | — |
| Work from home | 4.7% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 18.6 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Richmond
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 19.6°F. About 42.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.0 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 117 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richmond since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 25, 1961 about 7.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 2, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 31, 1985.
Severe weather in Wayne County since 1996
Wayne County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Wayne County
Wayne County had 29,736 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,067 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Richmond itself the ACS puts it at 6.9%.
Public schools in Richmond
11 public schools with 4,685 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond High School | 9-12 | 1,331 | 15.5 |
| Dennis Middle School | 7-8 | 642 | 12.6 |
| Test Intermediate School | 5-6 | 624 | 12.7 |
| Crestdale Elementary School | PK-4 | 373 | 13.3 |
| Charles Elementary School | PK-4 | 335 | 16.8 |
| Vaile Elementary School | PK-4 | 309 | 12.4 |
| Westview Elementary School | PK-4 | 276 | 13.8 |
| Fairview Elementary School | PK-4 | 271 | 11.3 |
| Starr Elementary School | PK-4 | 253 | 14.1 |
| Excel Center - Richmond (charter) | 9-12 | 204 | 17.0 |
| Community Youth Services | K-12 | 67 | 8.4 |
Towns near Richmond
- Centerville, IN5.8 mi · 2,748 people · home $149,200
- Lake Lakengren, OH14.7 mi · 3,387 people · home $211,400
- Eaton, OH14.7 mi · 8,375 people · home $148,200
- Connersville, IN18.0 mi · 13,324 people · home $106,300
- Greenville, OH23.6 mi · 12,786 people · home $157,800
- Oxford, OH23.9 mi · 23,035 people · home $238,000
- Winchester, IN23.9 mi · 4,843 people · home $97,600
- Brookville, OH25.2 mi · 5,989 people · home $182,200
Richmond questions
Is Richmond, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Richmond scores better for retirees than 59% of Indiana towns and quieter than 8%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.6).
How much does a house cost in Richmond?
The median owner-occupied home in Richmond is valued at $114,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,399, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $822 a month.
What is the weather like in Richmond?
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 19.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.9 inches of precipitation a year and 17.0 inches of snow.
Does Richmond get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richmond since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 25, 1961. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)