Richton, Mississippi

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Population in 2022: 902 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -13.1%
 
Males: 471  (52.3%)
Females: 431  (47.7%)
Median resident age:

43.2 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 39476.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $33,452 (it was $23,365 in 2000)
Richton:

$33,452
MS:

$52,719

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $19,998 (it was $17,425 in 2000)

Richton town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $156,904 (it was $51,500 in 2000)
Richton:

$156,904
MS:

$162,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $174,117; detached houses: $185,089; mobile homes: $15,495

Median gross rent in 2022: $298.

March 2022 cost of living index in Richton: 76.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 21.4%
(16.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 36.6% for Black residents)

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The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Richton is 39 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (31.6%), Irish (19.3%), Scotch-Irish (12.7%), German (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 160 feet

Land area: 2.29 square miles.

Population density: 393 people per square mile   (very low).

Richton, Mississippi map

15 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.4%
Mississippi:

1.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,127 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,112 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tanner-Williams, AL (63.2 miles , pop. 59,443).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: New Orleans, LA (116.2 miles , pop. 484,674).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (399.2 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

New Augusta, MS (3.4 miles ),
Beaumont, MS (3.5 miles ),
McLain, MS (4.3 miles ),
Petal, MS (4.3 miles ),
Clara, MS (4.6 miles ),
Glendale, MS (4.7 miles ),
Hattiesburg, MS (4.7 miles ),
Ellisville, MS (4.8 miles )

Latitude: 31.35 N, Longitude: 88.94 W

Area code: 601

Distribution of median household income in Richton, MS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Richton, MS in 2022
Richton satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $20,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $245,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $175,000
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $137,000
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $60,300
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $74,000
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $74,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $89,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $66,500
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $127,600
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $55,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $86,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Richton, MS residents
Average permit cost in Richton, MS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
Mississippi:

2.6%
Most common industries in Richton, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (13.4%)
  • Health care (12.2%)
  • Construction (8.5%)
  • Public administration (8.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.2%)
  • Public administration (8.2%)
  • Health care (7.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.1%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (6.0%)
  • Wood products (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (22.9%)
  • Health care (17.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (10.0%)
  • Public administration (8.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
  • Apparel (3.5%)
  • Social assistance (3.5%)
Most common occupations in Richton, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (3.7%)
  • Cashiers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Construction laborers (5.5%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (4.9%)
  • Carpenters (4.4%)
  • Electricians (4.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.0%)
  • Cashiers (7.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.3%)

Average climate in Richton, Mississippi

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Richton, Mississippi environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 75.7. This is about average.

City:

75.7
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 10.2. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 21.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.2
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Richton-area historical tornado activity is near Mississippi state average. It is 91% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/28/1987, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.1 miles away from the Richton town center killed 6 people and injured 350 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 2/26/1958, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 2.6 miles away from the town center killed 4 people and injured 20 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Richton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 103% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 99.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 172.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 107.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 176.0 miles away from the city center
On 7/16/1993 at 10:54:32, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 44.7 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 307.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Perry County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 9, Storms: 8, Floods: 7, Tornadoes: 7, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Richton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Richton:

  • PERRY COUNTY GENERAL HOSP (Proprietary, provides emergency services, 206 BAY ST)
  • PERRY COUNTY HOSP NURSING FACILITY (PO DRAWER Y)
  • PERRY COUNTY NURSING CENTER (206 BAY AVENUE/PO BOX 1620)
  • RICHTON DIALYSIS (507 FRONT STREET)
  • MISSISSIPPI HOMECARE OF RICHTON (307B NORTH FRONT STREET)

Airports located in Richton:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Richton:

  • William Carey University (about 22 miles; Hattiesburg, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,510)
  • Jones County Junior College (about 24 miles; Ellisville, MS; FT enrollment: 3,942)
  • University of Southern Mississippi (about 24 miles; Hattiesburg, MS; FT enrollment: 14,294)
  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (about 42 miles; Perkinston, MS; FT enrollment: 8,320)
  • Pearl River Community College (about 51 miles; Poplarville, MS; FT enrollment: 3,074)
  • University of South Alabama (about 64 miles; Mobile, AL; FT enrollment: 13,228)
  • Bishop State Community College (about 70 miles; Mobile, AL; FT enrollment: 2,822)

Public high school in Richton:

Public elementary/middle schools in Richton:

See full list of schools located in Richton

Library in Richton:

  • PINE FOREST REGIONAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $532,892; Location: 210 FRONT STREET; 103,265 books; 828 audio materials; 1,495 video materials; 3 local licensed databases; 53 state licensed databases; 372 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Richton: Richton Publically Owned Treatment Works (A), Richton Volunteer Fire Department (B), Richton Police Department (C), Perry County Hospital Nursing Center (D), Pine Forest Regional Library - Richton Public Library (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Richton include: Richton First Baptist Church (A), First United Pentecostal Church (B), Richton United Methodist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Sunset Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Centennial Inn (400 North Front Street).

Birthplace of: Frank Stanford - Poet, George E. Johnson, Sr. - Businessman.

Perry County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Richton and their reported violations in the past:

BEAT III W/A #1-SAND HILL (Population served: 3,537, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-23-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-23-2007), St Public Notif received (AUG-19-2008), St Compliance achieved (AUG-19-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 82 regular monitoring violations
BEAT III W/A #3-JONATHAN (Population served: 579, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2006 and SEP-2006, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2006), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-04-2009), St Public Notif received (JUN-22-2009)
  • 166 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

65.1%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.3%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

70 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
20 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
67 people in nursing homes in 2000
16 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

Banks with branches in Richton (2011 data):

  • Richton Bank & Trust Company: North Richton Branch at 809 Front Street North, branch established on 1969/02/03; at 114 South Front Street, branch established on 1931/01/01. Info updated 2010/04/12: Bank assets: $75.5 mil, Deposits: $66.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Centon Bancorp, Inc.
  • First Southern Bank: Richton Branch at 502 North Front Street, branch established on 2005/06/09. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $199.1 mil, Deposits: $162.4 mil, headquarters in Columbia, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: First Federal Bancorp

For population 15 years and over in Richton:

Marital status in Richton, MS
  • Never married: 38.2%
  • Now married: 36.1%
  • Separated: 3.6%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 15.4%

For population 25 years and over in Richton:

  • High school or higher: 85.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
  • Unemployed: 7.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.5
Mississippi average:

11.8

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Richton
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Richton, MS (based on Perry County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,95138
Mainline Protestant5147
None5,785-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
This county:

2.46 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

0.82 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
This county:

11.47 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
This county:

2.46 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Perry County:

11.2%
Mississippi:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

34.5%
State:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Perry County:

14.4%
State:

14.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Richton:

52.3%
State:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Richton:

49.4%
Mississippi:

45.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.1
Mississippi:

29.2

People feeling badly about themselves:
Richton:

18.2%
Mississippi:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Richton:

9.6%
Mississippi:

11.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
Mississippi:

6.7

Overweight people:
Richton:

34.4%
State:

34.8%

General health condition:
Richton:

56.5%
Mississippi:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Richton:

77.9%
Mississippi:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Richton, MS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 2$8,692$52,1520$0
Water Supply 1$4,650$55,8001$1,500
Sewerage 1$3,514$42,1680$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$3,000$36,00013$8,387
Streets and Highways 1$3,058$36,6960$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 3$1,875
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$5,500
Parks and Recreation 0$0 2$1,699
Totals for Government 6$22,914$45,82825$18,961

Richton government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $657,000 ($728.38)
    General - Other: $9,000 ($9.98)
    Police Protection: $3,000 ($3.33)
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $198,000 ($219.51)
    Police Protection: $169,000 ($187.36)
    Electric Utilities: $145,000 ($160.75)
    Central Staff Services: $97,000 ($107.54)
    Water Utilities: $88,000 ($97.56)
    Sewerage: $15,000 ($16.63)
    General Public Buildings: $14,000 ($15.52)
    Parks and Recreation: $10,000 ($11.09)
    Local Fire Protection: $10,000 ($11.09)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $8,000 ($8.87)
    Health - Other: $3,000 ($3.33)
    Air Transportation: $2,000 ($2.22)
    Gas Utilities: $1,000 ($1.11)
    Libraries: $1,000 ($1.11)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $18,000 ($19.96)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $18,000 ($19.96)
    Police Protection: $13,000 ($14.41)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $10,000 ($11.09)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $345,000 ($382.48)

Richton government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $115,000 ($127.49)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $18,000 ($19.96)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($1.11)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $4,000 ($4.43)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $38,000 ($42.13)
    Fines and Forfeits: $20,000 ($22.17)
    Rents: $10,000 ($11.09)
    Interest Earnings: $7,000 ($7.76)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $199,000 ($220.62)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $581,000 ($644.12)
    General Local Government Support: $351,000 ($389.14)
    Other: $12,000 ($13.30)
  • Tax - Property: $238,000 ($263.86)
    Public Utilities Sales: $63,000 ($69.84)
    Other License: $12,000 ($13.30)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $4,000 ($4.43)

Richton government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $451,000 ($500.00)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $432,000 ($478.94)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $20,000 ($22.17)

Richton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,006,000 ($2223.95)

Businesses in Richton, MS

  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Richton:

  • WEEZ (890 AM; daytime; 10 kW; LAUREL, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WBKH (950 AM; 5 kW; HATTIESBURG, MS; Owner: SOUTHERN AIR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WOMN (1110 AM; daytime; 30 kW; FRANKLINTON, LA; Owner: PITTMAN BROADCASTING SERVICES, LLC.)
  • WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
  • WNTM (710 AM; 10 kW; MOBILE, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRBE (1440 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LUCEDALE, MS; Owner: JDL CORPORATION)
  • WIGG (1420 AM; 5 kW; WIGGINS, MS; Owner: TRALYN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBHY (840 AM; daytime; 10 kW; MOBILE, AL; Owner: GOFORTH MEDIA, INC.)
  • WRPM (1530 AM; daytime; 10 kW; POPLARVILLE, MS; Owner: DOWDY & DOWDY PARTNERS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Richton:

  • WNSL (100.3 FM; LAUREL, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WXRR (104.5 FM; HATTIESBURG, MS; Owner: BLAKENEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WXHB (96.5 FM; RICHTON, MS; Owner: RADIO BROADCASTERS, L.L.C.)
  • WUSW (103.7 FM; HATTIESBURG, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZLD (106.3 FM; PETAL, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMXI (98.1 FM; LAUREL, MS; Owner: RAINEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMAH-FM (90.3 FM; BILOXI, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WZKX (107.9 FM; BAY ST. LOUIS, MS; Owner: DOWDY & DOWDY PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZNF (95.3 FM; LUMBERTON, MS; Owner: JMD, INC.)
  • WAOY (91.7 FM; GULFPORT, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WXAB (96.9 FM; MCLAIN, MS; Owner: TRALYN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBBN (95.9 FM; TAYLORSVILLE, MS; Owner: BLAKENEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WJMG (92.1 FM; HATTIESBURG, MS; Owner: CIRCUIT B/CTING CO. OF HATTIESBURG)

TV broadcast stations around Richton:

  • WHLT (Channel 22; HATTIESBURG, MS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDAM-TV (Channel 7; LAUREL, MS; Owner: WDAM LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • WMAH-TV (Channel 19; BILOXI, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION)
  • WLOX (Channel 13; BILOXI, MS; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • W69DJ (Channel 69; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Richton fatal accident list:

Dec 2, 2021 10:49 AM, Old Augusta Rd, Lat: 31.342583, Lon: -88.950628, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 25, 2020 02:26 AM, Sr-15, Lat: 31.344244, Lon: -88.936153, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 31, 2017 07:29 PM, Sr-42, Lat: 31.380886, Lon: -88.837400, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 31, 2003 06:38 PM, Sr-42, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
May 31, 1999 04:52 PM, Sr-15, Lat: 31.332213, Lon: -88.931965, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Oct 26, 1994 02:35 PM, Cedar Ave, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Feb 9, 1986 01:30 PM, 560063, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 141ft / 43.4mTotal length
  • $860,280,000Total costs
  • 31,850Total average daily traffic
  • 4,233Total average daily truck traffic
  • 32,870Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Richton, MS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 21990-1999
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Richton, MS

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Richton)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

162 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Union Grove Rd (Lat: 31.427111 Lon: -88.756417), Type: Tower, Structure height: 146 m, Call Sign: WPCE822,
    Assigned Frequencies: 859.312 MHz, 859.337 MHz, 859.362 MHz, 859.387 MHz, 859.412 MHz, 860.287 MHz, 860.312 MHz, 860.337 MHz, 860.362 MHz, 860.387 MHz, 860.412 MHz, Grant Date: 07/30/2019, Expiration Date: 06/08/2029, Registrant: Southern Communications Services, Inc D/B/A Southern Linc, 600 18th St N Bin Sn-0800, Birmingham, AL 35203-2206, Phone: (205) 257-1534, Email:

  • Union Grove Rd (Lat: 31.427111 Lon: -88.756417), Type: Tower, Structure height: 146 m, Call Sign: WQJM650,
    Assigned Frequencies: 855.112 MHz, 855.912 MHz, 856.412 MHz, 858.312 MHz, 858.337 MHz, 858.387 MHz, 857.337 MHz, Grant Date: 04/28/2009, Expiration Date: 06/08/2019, Cancellation Date: 05/21/2013, Certifier: Robin J Cohen, Registrant: Sprint Nextel Corporation, 12502 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191, Phone: (703) 433-4000, Fax: (703) 433-4483


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • E Front St (Lat: 31.343778 Lon: -88.936167), Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: WPDV362,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.130 MHz, 158.145 MHz, 158.220 MHz, Grant Date: 09/17/1998, Expiration Date: 11/19/2003, Cancellation Date: 07/29/2002, Registrant: Mcdermott, Will & Emery, 600 13th Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20005-3096, Phone: (202) 756-8281, Fax: (202) 756-8087, Email:

  • Lat: 31.348778 Lon: -88.937056, Call Sign: WQID983,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.952 MHz, Grant Date: 01/17/2018, Expiration Date: 01/15/2028, Certifier: Jimmy White, Registrant: Comsouth, Inc., 5211 Old Hwy 42, Hattiesburg, MS 39401, Phone: (601) 584-9026, Fax: (601) 583-4455, Email:

  • Lat: 31.349194 Lon: -88.761861, Call Sign: WQSD932,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.275 MHz, Grant Date: 09/09/2013, Expiration Date: 09/09/2023, Cancellation Date: 11/11/2023, Certifier: Douglas H Walley, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Richton)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: AERO COMMANDER 100 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2952T, N2952T, N-2952T, Serial Number: 077, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 05/04/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 08/26/1977
    Registrant (Individual): James F Walters, Po Box 1649, Richton, MS 39476
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6468R, N6468R, N-6468R, Serial Number: 28-21656, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 04/26/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 07/02/2020
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Craig Marsh, Po Box 321, Richton, MS 39476, Other Owners: Cozanne Marsh

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 60. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 125 took place in 2006, and the least - 9 in 2002. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Richton, MS When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (54.5%), and Structure Fires (33.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Richton, MS
    • 55254.5%Outside Fires
    • 33433.0%Structure Fires
    • 10810.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 181.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Richton, MS
Most common first names in Richton, MS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William5471.7 years
James4670.7 years
Mary4372.8 years
John4178.7 years
Willie2874.1 years
Robert2563.5 years
Annie2380.4 years
Henry1872.5 years
George1775.8 years
Minnie1676.8 years
Most common last names in Richton, MS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Walley10073.6 years
Hinton9976.1 years
Brewer7072.0 years
Smith6274.4 years
Edwards5468.9 years
Freeman4974.8 years
Jones3372.6 years
Mcswain2873.4 years
Mclain2873.7 years
Clark2572.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Richton, MS
  • 86.0%Electricity
  • 12.5%Utility gas
  • 1.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Richton, MS
  • 94.2%Electricity
  • 5.8%Utility gas


Richton compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
There are 7 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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Total of 3 patent applications in 2008-2024.