RichtonMississippi
Richton is a town in Perry County, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Hattiesburg, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Richton
Set in the southeastern part of Mississippi, Richton is a tiny community with an estimated population of 936.
Richton holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.29 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 409 residents per square mile.
What Makes Richton Unique
- The only place in America named Richton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Richton
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Richton
- RICHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- RICHTON HIGH SCHOOL
- SAND HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Perry County General Hospital · 24/7 ER · Rural Emergency Hospital
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.