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Richards, Texas
Country United States
State Texas
County Grimes
Elevation
315 ft (96 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 184
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 936
GNIS feature ID 2805783

Richards is a small community in Grimes County, Texas, United States. It's not a city but an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city does.

Richards is also a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area the government defines just for counting people. The community is located near Farm roads 1486 and 149. A railroad line and a creek called Lake Creek pass by the east side of Richards.

Learning in Richards

Students in the Richards area attend schools in a few different school districts. These include the Richards Independent School District, the Montgomery Independent School District, and the Anderson-Shiro Consolidated School District. These districts work to provide education for all the young people living there.

Weather and Climate

The weather in Richards is usually warm and humid in the summer. Winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see this climate type called "Cfa." It means the area gets a good amount of rain all year, and the summers are hot.

Who Lives in Richards?

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 184
U.S. Decennial Census
1850–1900 1910
1920 1930 1940
1950 1960 1970
1980 1990 2000
2010

Richards was first counted as a special census-designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census. In that year, 184 people lived there.

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