Richfield, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Camas County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
558 Population 845/sq mi density
$59,375 Median Income $25,116 per capita
$196,100 Home Value $292,517 Zillow
$731 Median Rent 32.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 13.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$196,100 home value, $731/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Richfield, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,375
21% below
$25,116 per capita
Home Value
$196,100
30% below
Zillow: $292,517
Median Rent
$731/mo
37% below
32.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
72% below
76.3% high school+
Unemployment
13.8%
283% above
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°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)

Income
79%
Home Value
70%
Rent
63%
Poverty
97%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
383%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Richfield a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Richfield residents earn a median household income of $59,375 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,116. The unemployment rate stands at 13.8% (283% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 79 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Richfield is $196,100 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,517. Median rent is $731/month, with 32.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

9.5% of adults in Richfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 76.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Richfield has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population558
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density845/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born14.2%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$59,375
Per Capita$25,116
Unemployment13.8%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$118M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,100
Rent$731
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$292,517
Housing Units238
Rent Burden32.9%

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain10.5 in/yr
Elevation4,303 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+76.3%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 21%
Commute31 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Richfield was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
14.2% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.