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Richmond, Indiana

Introduction to Richmond, Indiana

Richmond, Indiana, in Wayne county, is 34 miles NW of Middletown, Ohio and 51 miles NW of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city has a population of 39,124.

Richmond History

The early settlers of Richmond comprised of Quaker families from North Carolina. They arrived in the area in 1806, and settled alongside the Whitewater River. In the past, Richmond had been famous as “the lawnmower capital," since lawnmowers were manufactured here from the late nineteenth century to the mid twentieth century. It was also known as “Rose City” in the 1950s, because several varieties of the plant were grown here.

Richmond and nearby Attractions

  • Wayne County Historical Museum
  • Old Richmond Historic District
  • Richmond Art Museum
  • Whitewater Gorge Park
  • Glen Miller Park
  • Hayes Arboretum

Things To Do In Richmond

In Richmond, one can shop for a great collection of antiques in the city. An Amish Settlement is nearby and visiting it is a good option for a day trip.

Richmond Transportation

Delaware County Airport is the nearest major airport.

Richmond Higher Education

Indiana University-East, Earlham College and Ivy Tech State College are some local institutions that facilitate higher learning.

High Points

Richmond strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyRichmond Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 6%Richmond Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Richmond Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Richmond Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 12%Richmond Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 13%Richmond Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Richmond, IN

Comparing Richmond to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Women46
Racial Diversity310
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better32
College Educated Adults28
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use49
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes105
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime42

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