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Richfield, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Snyder County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
355 Population 306/sq mi density
$61,875 Median Income $50,737 per capita
$133,900 Home Value $226,464 Zillow
$488 Median Rent 13.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Richfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation720 ft (219 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density306/sq mi
Coordinates40.6837°N, 77.1237°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySnyder County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.8 / 100
Community Resilience72.7 / 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)

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jan 16, 1994 2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.6 100 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M4.2 102 km
Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 44 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 68 km
Nov 14, 1997 0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania M3.0 95 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 69 km
Jan 16, 1994 0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.9 103 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 86 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 105 km
May 10, 1993 1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania M2.8 101 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 67 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 89 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 146 km
Oct 28, 1996 2 km W of Reinholds, Pennsylvania M2.6 95 km
Jan 18, 1994 3 km SE of Clay, Pennsylvania M2.6 93 km
Jan 13, 1990 6 km ENE of Eldersburg, Maryland M2.6 142 km
May 7, 1994 2 km SW of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania M2.5 101 km
Jan 8, 1995 1 km WSW of Montrose Manor, Pennsylvania M2.5 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

273 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 147 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 2004 EF3 64 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 55 km 6
Jun 7, 1980 EF3 84 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 18, 1970 EF3 76 km 1
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 5, 1952 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 45 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 82 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 96 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 7 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 66 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 57 km 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 98 km 0
May 29, 1995 EF2 97 km 0
Oct 9, 1992 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 17, 1992 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 15, 1992 EF2 97 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 59 km 0
May 6, 1991 EF2 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FIELDS RUN (711 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 86 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 96 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 82 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.1 in

Richfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.7").

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