Richfield, CA

Full City Profile · California · Glenn County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
253 Population 460/sq mi density
$242,900 Home Value $292,232 Zillow
$1,259 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Richfield, CA

At a Glance

Home Value
$242,900
14% below
Zillow: $292,232
Median Rent
$1,259/mo
8% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
37% below
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
181% above
26.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
1% below
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Richfield Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Richfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
86%
Rent
108%
Poverty
211%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
281%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Richfield a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Richfield is $242,900 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,232. Median rent is $1,259/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

21.1% of adults in Richfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Richfield has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population253
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density460/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$23,099
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty26.2%
County GDP$1,468M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040

Housing

Home Value$242,900
Rent$1,259
Ownership54.7%
Zillow$292,232
Housing Units80
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity31.7%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,723/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain23.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation267 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Richfield was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.