"The man who shot Jesse James," reads one of the markers in Richmond Cemetery. There lies Robert Ford, one of James' infamous gang members, who eventually caused the demise of the feared yet revered Wild West gangster. Later, Ford also fell at the hands of a fellow gang member.
Richmond has come a long way in terms of civility, though, and now lives a quiet and peaceful life 40 miles removed from the bursting metropolis of Kansas City. With a population of just under 6,000, Richmond offers a little small town life balanced with a nice helping of city convenience.
Richmond's weather is generally cool, rarely straying above 90 degrees in the hottest month of July, and tipping down to about 20 degrees on average during the coldest month of January
"The man who shot Jesse James," reads one of the markers in Richmond Cemetery. There lies Robert Ford, one of James' infamous gang members, who eventually caused the demise of the feared yet revered Wild West gangster. Later, Ford also fell at the hands of a fellow gang member.
Richmond has come a long way in terms of civility, though, and now lives a quiet and peaceful life 40 miles removed from the bursting metropolis of Kansas City. With a population of just under 6,000, Richmond offers a little small town life balanced with a nice helping of city convenience.
Moving to Richmond
Richmond's weather is generally cool, rarely straying above 90 degrees in the hottest month of July, and tipping down to about 20 degrees on average during the coldest month of January. Rainfall is less than 37 inches per year, and snowfall usually stays below 18 inches per year. Sunny days far outweigh the rainy and snowy ones, as the area boasts 93 days per year of clouds and precipitation, compared to 215 days of clear skies.
Definitely plan your move to Richmond in the warmer months, after April and by the end of September. Any other month of the year is likely to bring snow, making your move treacherous. Also, be prepared for the winds. What people in Montana call a stiff breeze the rest of the country calls hurricanes.
The Neighborhoods of Richmond
Downtown: Many of the apartments with paid utilities in Richmond are located near the downtown historical district. Here, buildings like the Farris Theater built in 1901 stand as grand as ever. Almost all of the places for rent in Richmond are convenient to Missouri Highways 10 and 13, which offer easy access to, from, and around the city.
Richmond Industrial Park: The Richmond Business Commercial Industrial Park provides bountiful employment for the residents, and there are plenty of apartments and homes for rent nearby, according to the apartments locator.
In addition to the affordable and easy to maintain studio apartments in Richmond, which start in price much lower than the national average, the area also offers two and three bedroom apartments for a slight increase. An entire house for rent can be found for just nearly double that of a one bedroom apartment if you're looking for special amenities such as a fireplace or swimming pool.
Living in Richmond
Richmond is less than an hour's drive from all of the great sporting facilities in Kansas City, including the stadiums for the Chiefs and Royals, as well as the home turf for the Kings and the Scouts. Though Richmond is small, it's not isolated from the big city action. Kansas City offers endless opportunities for shopping, dining, entertainment, cultural enrichment and nightspots.
