




Richmond, Kentucky
Richmond, KY Profile
Richmond, KY, population 27,152 , is located
in Kentucky's Madison county,
about 22.7 miles from Lexington and 87.2 miles from Louisville.
In the 90's the population of Richmond has grown by about 28%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Richmond has been growing at an annual rate of 2.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Richmond area were higher than Kentucky's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Kentucky average.
Richmond Statistics
Richmond Gender Information
Males in Richmond: 12,895 (47%)
Females in Richmond: 14,257 (53%)
As % of Population in Richmond
Race Diversity in Richmond
White: 88%
African American: 8%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Richmond
Age Diversity in Richmond
Median Age in Richmond: 25.3 (Males in Richmond: 25.1, Females in Richmond: 25.5)
Richmond Males Under 20: 12%
Richmond Females Under 20: 14%
Richmond Males 20 to 40: 23%
Richmond Females 20 to 40: 23%
Richmond Males 40 to 60: 8%
Richmond Females 40 to 60: 9%
Richmond Males Over 60: 4%
Richmond Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Richmond
Richmond Household Average Size: 2.14 people
Richmond Median Household Income: $ 25,533
Richmond Median Value of Homes: $ 83,300
Law Enforcement in Richmond
Reported crimes in the Richmond area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 8
Robbery: 22
Aggravated assault: 32
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 223
Burglary: 237
Larceny-theft: 1,203
Motor vehicle theft: 86
Arson: 4
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,399
Richmond Location Information
Elevation: 975 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 8.5 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Richmond
Berea 12.4 Miles
Nicholasville 17.8 Miles
Irvine 17.9 Miles
Lancaster 17.9 Miles
Winchester 17.9 Miles
Ravenna 19.2 Miles
Wilmore 21.6 Miles
Clay City 22.0 Miles
Lexington 22.7 Miles
Crab Orchard 22.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Richmond
(Population 100,000+)
Lexington 22.7 Miles
Louisville 87.2 Miles
Cincinnati 98.2 Miles
Knoxville 125.3 Miles
Dayton 139.2 Miles
Columbus 168.2 Miles
Indianapolis 172.1 Miles
Nashville 175.8 Miles
Evansville 178.8 Miles
Clarksville 188.8 Miles
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Facts
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Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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