Richfield, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Snyder County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
355
Population
306/sq mi density
$61,875
Median Income
$50,737 per capita
$133,900
Home Value
$232,829 Zillow
$488
Median Rent
13.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,900 home value, $488/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Richfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 33.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 720 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 306/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6837°N, 77.1237°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Snyder County County |
| Nearest Airport | State College Regional (SCE) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.6 in |
Richfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.5").