Richfield, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Morton County County

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

19 Population 19/sq mi density

56°F Avg Temperature

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Education

2.9 / 5.0

23.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Richfield, KS

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

23.5%

30% below

100.0% high school+

Unemployment

0.0%

100% below

0.0% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

38.8%

21% above

16.4% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

56°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)

Poverty

Bachelor's

70%

Unemployment

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Richfield a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.9 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

23.5% of adults in Richfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Richfield has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population19

Median Age66.1 yrs

Density19/mi²

Male / Female42% / 58%

Foreign Born0.0%

Veterans15.8%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$74,047

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$219M

Avg Weekly Wage$835

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership100.0%

Zillow$102,068

Housing Units19

Rent Burden19.0%

Health

Obesity38.8%

Diabetes11.5%

Smoking16.4%

Heart Disease6.0%

Premature Death11,546/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F

Rain17.7 in/yr

Elevation3,389 ft

Education

C+

Bachelor's+23.5%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%

Commute37 min

Broadband100.0%

Internet Speed23 Mbps

Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Richfield was built in 1968.

The nearest airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional (48 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.

0.0% of the population has a disability.