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Richfield, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Stanly County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
839
Population
347/sq mi density
$80,536
Median Income
$31,943 per capita
$212,100
Home Value
$315,568 Zillow
$1,071
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
586
Violent Crime/100K
4,877 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$80,536 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$212,100 home value, $1,071/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
586 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Richfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 644 ft (196 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 347/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4725°N, 80.2595°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Stanly County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mid-Carolina Regional (SRW) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Richfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (3.2").