Richmond
A community guide to Richmond in Kentucky, the United States.
- Population
- 34,585 residents
- Region
- Kentucky
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 37.7479, -84.2947
Visiting
Richmond welcomes visitors year-round. Points of interest in and around the community reflect the local character of this part of Kentucky, and the surrounding region offers further opportunities for exploration. Accommodation, dining, and visitor services in Richmond are available at the scale appropriate for a community of its size, with additional options in nearby places across Kentucky. For travellers passing through the United States, Richmond provides a snapshot of regional life worth a closer look.
Overview
Richmond is a populated place in Kentucky, the United States. The community supports 34,585 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Kentucky. Its position within the broader regional network gives Richmond a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Richmond sits at approximate coordinates 37.7479 latitude and -84.2947 longitude within Kentucky. The terrain and natural features around Richmond reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Kentucky road network providing the principal routes in and out.