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Richfield, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Sarpy County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
37 Population 25/sq mi density
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
264 Violent Crime/100K 2,676 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
264 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Richfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,242 ft (379 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates41.1108°N, 96.0763°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySarpy County County
Nearest AirportEppley Airfield (OMA)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience85.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 6, 2014.

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 80 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 69 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 120 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 116 km
Jan 6, 2014 5 km NW of Liberty, Nebraska M2.9 118 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

646 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 557 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 21, 2024 EF4 99 km 5
Apr 26, 2024 EF4 23 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 55 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 7 km 3
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 86 km 1
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 86 km 0
Aug 13, 1952 EF4 44 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 88 km 0
May 21, 2024 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 45 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 22 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 77 km 4
May 16, 1999 EF3 60 km 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 57 km 2
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,195 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 4,195 68 km
2010 UNNAMED 629 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.5 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.9 in

Richfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.8").

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