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Richfield, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dakota County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
36,725
Population
5,417/sq mi density
$84,055
Median Income
$46,914 per capita
$320,400
Home Value
$338,987 Zillow
$1,334
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
202
Violent Crime/100K
2,355 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$84,055 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$320,400 home value, $1,334/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
202 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Richfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 51.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,417/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8744°N, 93.2824°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dakota County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.06 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.27 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in |
Richfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 16°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").