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Richmond
City in Kentucky, United States
Overview
Richmond, Kentucky is a small yet lively city set in the foothills of the Appalachian region. Known for its rich history, community spirit, and the presence of Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond offers a blend of southern hospitality and outdoor adventure. Visitors will find a welcoming downtown, charming neighborhoods, and easy access to nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kentucky
Population
1,557
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
37.75°, -84.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$1,745
Local Cost
$1,090
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
13.1°C
Summer Avg
23.9°C
Winter Avg
1.7°C
Record High
40.4°C
Record Low
-19.3°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1268 mm
Internet Speed
237 Mbps
Upload
186 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
76
Walk Score
76
Footways
151.0
Airport
LEX
Distance
42 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 26 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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