Richmond Heights
City in Missouri, United States
Overview
Richmond Heights is a welcoming inner suburb of St. Louis, known for its friendly neighborhoods, excellent shopping options, and abundant green spaces. Its small-town feel, combined with close proximity to cultural attractions, makes it an appealing base for exploring the St. Louis metro area.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Missouri
Population
9,286
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.63°, -90.32°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
63
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$2,500
Local Cost
$1,620
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
88
English
98
Temperature
13.0°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
0.3°C
Record High
42.8°C
Record Low
-24.1°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1090 mm
Internet Speed
335 Mbps
Upload
229 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
30
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
4
Parks
20
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
705.0
Airport
STL
Distance
14 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 20 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 78/100.