The Town FilesRichmond, Louisiana
Village in Madison Parish · population 511 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $161,400
- Household income
- $45,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 43
- Median age
- 65.9
Richmond is a village of 511 people in Madison Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $161,400, close to the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for young professionals than 95% of Louisiana towns, better for retirees than 93% of Louisiana towns, hipper than 90% of Louisiana towns.
How Richmond ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Richmond is worth $161,400, close to the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $45,500, which is more affordable than 32% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $817 a month. 85.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Richmond | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,400 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $817 | $887 |
| Median household income | $45,500 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 85.6% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Richmond
| People | Richmond | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 65.9 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 51.5% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 17.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.4% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 13.2 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 70.6% | 84.6% |
Weather in Richmond
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 38.4°F. About 57.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 82 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 34 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
43 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richmond since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 16 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 24, 2010 about 4.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 29, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 8, 1984.
Severe weather in Madison Parish since 1996
Madison Parish has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4900: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Madison Parish
Madison Parish had 3,163 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $38,648 a year. Unemployment was 5.5% in 2023; in Richmond itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Richmond
- Tallulah, LA1.4 mi · 6,286 people · home $79,300
- Vicksburg, MS18.0 mi · 21,573 people · home $125,900
- Delhi, LA18.6 mi · 2,622 people · home $118,000
- Beechwood, MS22.0 mi · 3,469 people · home $236,000
- Newellton, LA22.1 mi · 886 people · home $52,800
- Bovina, MS26.0 mi · 516 people · home $150,000
- Lake Providence, LA28.6 mi · 3,587 people · home $115,600
Richmond questions
Is Richmond, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Richmond scores better for retirees than 93% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 50%. 51.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 65.9).
How much does a house cost in Richmond?
The median owner-occupied home in Richmond is valued at $161,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,500, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $817 a month.
What is the weather like in Richmond?
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 38.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Richmond get tornadoes?
43 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richmond since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 24, 2010. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- 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)