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Richfield, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Piute County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
8,173
Population
1,322/sq mi density
$77,847
Median Income
$28,690 per capita
$287,500
Home Value
$323,278 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
75
Violent Crime/100K
3,081 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$77,847 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$287,500 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
75 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Richfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. The area receives 17.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,341 ft (1,628 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,322/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7613°N, 112.0930°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Piute County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cedar City Regional (CDC) 91 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 0.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 42 km |
| Markagunt Plateau | Volcanic field | 2,840 m (9,318 ft) | 1050 | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in |
Richfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.6").