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Richmond, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Stearns County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,336
Population
1,123/sq mi density
$67,381
Median Income
$33,277 per capita
$225,500
Home Value
$349,536 Zillow
$584
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
70
Violent Crime/100K
1,264 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,381 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$225,500 home value, $584/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Richmond has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4545°N, 94.5136°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stearns County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0456 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in |
Richmond has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 10°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.7").