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Welcome to the Ray County, Missouri website

Ray County was organized in 1820 and on January 1, 1821, when Missouri became a state, it was one of the original 14 counties and at that time included the entire northwest corner of the state. It was named after the Honorable John Ray, a state legislator. Richmond became the permanent county seat on September 24, 1827.

Current population is 23,494 according to the 2010 census.

Meet Your County Commission

EASTERN COMMISSIONER
Dave Powell

PRESIDING COMMISSIONER
Bob King
Richmond, MO 64085
Telephone 816-776-4507

WESTERN COMMISSIONER
Gary Wilhite

County Contacts

If you have business with any office, please contact the office in which you need information from. See the list below of the office and contact number.