Richey, Montana
Town · Population 161 · #112 in Montana
About Richey
Richey is a tiny community in eastern Montana, home to 161 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Richey holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.26 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 619 residents per square mile.
📰 Richey News Today
- Lambert/Richey High School (MT) Football MaxPreps · Aug 4
- Robert Carroll "Bob" Delp Obituary (2026) - Richey, MT - Silha Funeral Homes - Glendive Legacy obituary · Apr 28
- Richey receives funding to replace century-old water infrastructure - KFYR-TV KFYR-TV · Jan 26
- Richey open house set for Highway 200 improvement project Sidney Herald · Apr 29
- State C track: Richey-Lambert girls repeat; Cascade boys end title drought MontanaSports.com · May 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Richey Unique
- The only place in America named Richey — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.26 sq mi.
- Positioned in eastern Montana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 24 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Richey
- Farmers Kitchen — american (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Richey Historical Museum
- Richey Rodeo Grounds · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Richey
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Richey
- Richey 7-8
- Richey High School
- Richey School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMontana
TypeTown
Population (2024)161
Rank in state#112 of 127
Land area0.26 sq mi
Density619/sq mi
Coordinates47.6439, -105.0696