Livability Score

68
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Four Sisters Soap and Tea Emporium
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
Roy Kidd Stadium
Stadium
EKU Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Paradise Cove Aquatic Center
Water Park
Galaxy Bowling
Bowling Alley
Cinemark
Cinema
Food and Drink (39) F
White Castle
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Lee's Chicken
Fast Food
Orange Leaf
Fast Food
Penn Station
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Rally's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fazoli's
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Liquor Mart
Alcohol
Pally's Beer Wine and Liquor
Bar
Paddy Wagon Irish Pub
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Madison Garden
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
EKU Fitness & Well Center
Gym
Groceries (5) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Parks (13) F
Woodchip Trail Park
Park
Farm Trail Park
Park
EKU Cemetery Park
Park
The Ravine
Park
Irvine McDowell City Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
E.C. Million Park
Park
E.C. Million Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Lake Reba Park
Park
Lake Reba Park
Park
Camp Catalpa
Park
Wilgreen Lake
Park
Shops (24) F
Lowe's
Home Improvement
University Shell
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Cut’N Up Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Aaron's Electronics
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
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Clothing
Belk
Department Store
PetSmart
Pets
Hibbits Sporting Goods
Bicycle
Kohl's
Department Store
JCPenney
Department Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Merrick Shell
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Buc-ee's
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Richmond.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Richmond is 93/100 - which is 3% higher than Kentucky.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B

Richmond crime rates are 2,311 per 100k, which is 39% higher than Kentucky
Property Crime
2,131 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
180 crimes per 100k A
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employment F

The median income in Richmond is $39,329 - which is 12% lower than Kentucky.
Med. Household Income
$39,329 F
Unemployment Rate
5.6% F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Baptist Health Richmond
Hospital
EKU Police
Police
Richmond Fire Station #3
Fire Station
Kentucky State Police
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Richmond City Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Family Allergy & Asthma
Doctor
Meijer Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Richmond Police Dept.
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A-

Richmond home prices are $148,900 - which is 18% higher than Kentucky
Home Price
$148,900 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools D+

The Richmond graduation rate is 81% - which is 4% higher than Kentucky
School Test Scores
54% D
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (17) F
Madison Kindergarten Academy
Clark Moores Middle School
Model Laboratory Elementary School
Model Laboratory Middle School
Madison Middle School
The Learning Center At First Baptist
St Mark Catholic School
Madison County Area Technology Center
Madison County Day Treatment
Daniel Boone Elementary School
Bellevue Transitional School
Kit Carson Elementary School
Glenn R Marshall Elementary School
B. Michael Caudill Middle School
Kirksville Elementary School
High Schools (4) F
Model Laboratory High School
Madison Central High School
Madison County Day Treatment
Bellevue Transitional School
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ratings A-

Richmond has an overall rating of 78% from 12 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (11)
From AreaVibes B+
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Having a Great Time In Richmond, KY 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
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      E.C. Million 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 2,311, which are 39% higher than Kentucky
      Total Crime
      2,311 per 100k people

      1% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 44

      1% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      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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