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MS area data

Richton, MS

Richton, MS.

Population: 6,600 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$162,563
1-year appreciation
+12.4%
3-year appreciation
+7.4%
5-year appreciation
+7.8%
10-year appreciation
+36.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$162,563
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+0.7%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
67.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
65.8 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Richton Perry County Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (HBG) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-8 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Median annual property tax
$920
Mean commute to work
40 min
Households with broadband internet
46.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,478
Average weekly wage
$934
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Agriculture, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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