Richton, Mississippi
Richton: city in Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America
About
Richton is a city located in the county of Perry in the U.S. state of Mississippi.
Quick Facts about Richton
| Population | 1,066 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| County | Perry County |
| Postal code | 39476 |
| Phone Area Codes | 601 |
| Area | 5.94 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.3493,-88.9401 |
| Altitude | 174 feet / 53 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:10:30 (22nd April 2026) |
| Weather | 82℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Richton is located at 31°20'58"N 88°56'24"W (31.3493400, -88.9400500).
Richton map
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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastPeople born in Richton (4)
People born in Richton, including Track and Field Hurdler Roy Cochran, athletics competitor Commodore Cochran, writer Frank Stanford, .
More notable people
- George E. Johnson, Sr. (American businessman) he was born in 12/06/1927
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Richton, MS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176479 | William Carey University | Hattiesburg (MS) | 39401 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Richton, MS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HBG | Hattiesburg station | 308 Newman St. | RAIL |
| LAU | Laurel station | 230 North Maple Street | RAIL |
| HBI | Hattiesburg, MS | 7297 US Highway 49 | BUS |
| MTV | Mt. Vernon, AL | 20890 US Highway 43 | BUS |
| GUG | Gulfport, MS | 10015 US Highway 49 | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Richton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Richton Post Office | Richton (MS) | 39476 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Richton, Mississippi human settlement in Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America with a population of 992 people.
Other cities in Perry County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Perry County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | 894 | Town of the United States |
| New Augusta | 593 | Human settlement in Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Richton distances to largest Mississippi cities