Richards is a village in northwest Vernon County, Missouri, United States.

[4] The village's name honors Joseph Harvey Richards, a railroad official.

[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.27 square miles (0.70 km2), all land.

22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 9.7% of families and 12.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 5.9% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.