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Having a Great Time In Richmond, KY User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Richmond KY is one of the best places to live if you have kids and want to engage in lots of fun-friendly activities. The city also has lots of historic sites, so there are plenty of options when friends and family come visit.

If you love being outdoors, Baldwin Farms is a wond ...Read More erful attraction. Fresh produce is offered each season and your kids will love activities like going to the pumpkin patch or picking apples. The White Hall State Historic is a fun and educational destination that showcases the rich history of the city. The site was once the home of Cassius Marcellus Clay, a 19th century abolitionist and politician. The tour is very informative can make your time in Richmond even more memorable.

When you want to see a play or live show, check out the schedule for EKU Center for the Arts. A number of plays that have debuted on Broadway have also been featured there, so you're sure to find something you'll love. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Richmond? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Woodchip Trail Park
      Farm Trail Park
      EKU Cemetery Park
      The Ravine
      Irvine McDowell City Park
      E.C. Million Park
      E.C. Million Park
      Lake Reba Park

      Entertainment

      Roy Kidd Stadium
      EKU Center for the Arts
      Paradise Cove Aquatic Center
      Galaxy Bowling
      Cinemark

      Food & Drink

      White Castle
      KFC
      McDonald's
      Captain D's
      Lee's Chicken
      Orange Leaf
      Penn Station
      Long John Silver's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Richmond? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Richmond.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Richmond? The cost of living in Richmond is 93/100 - which is 3% higher than Kentucky.
      Richmond
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Kentucky
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Richmond? Richmond crime rates are 2,695, which are 52% higher than Kentucky
      Total Crime
      2,695 per 100k people

      18% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 38  

      18% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      17%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Richmond? The median income in Richmond is $39,329 which is 12% lower than Kentucky.
      Median household income
      $39,32929% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,54924% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      21% higher than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Richmond a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Baptist Health Richmond

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Meijer Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Family Allergy & Asthma

      A- Housing

      What are Richmond home prices? Richmond home prices are $148,900 - which is 18% higher than Kentucky
      Median home value
      $148,90019% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $71325% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      38%

      40% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Richmond have good schools? The Richmond graduation rate is 81% - which is 4% higher than Kentucky
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      54%

      13% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      8% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Richmond a good place to live? Richmond has an overall rating of 78% from 12 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      78%

      12 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      74%

      11 total surveys

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