Richfield town, New York
Richfield town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Richfield town is a geographic entity located in Otsego County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,052. The land area covers 30.86 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,052 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37 yrs | ±7.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 778 | ±102 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,175 | ±101 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 778 | ±102 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 397 | ±98 |
| Median Home Value | $146,400 | ±$15,120 |
| Median Gross Rent | $802 | ±$72 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,833 | ±$14,207 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,133 | ±$8,105 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% | ±11.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 354 | ±239 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | ±3.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,020 | ±182 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.5% | ±4.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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TOWN OF RICHFIELD
GUS Population: 2,047 (2024)
ID: 170955
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 786, RICHFIELD SPRINGS NY 13439-0786
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GUS Population: 60,524 (2024)
ID: 194484
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK
197 MAIN ST, STE 1, COOPERSTOWN NY 13326-1129
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 02-04 | ILION, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | LITTLE FALLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | BROOKFIELD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ILION, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | CHERRY VALLEY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | COOPERSTOWN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | COOPERSTOWN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | EDMESTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | FRANKFORT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | FRANKFORT, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Herkimer County Community College
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College | 12.7 mi away | 100 Reservoir Rd, Herkimer, NY, 13350-1598 |
3158660300
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RICHFIELD SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 102 MAIN STREET, RICHFIELD SPRINGS, NY, 13439 |
(315) 858-0230
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Herkimer County BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 13.1 mi away | 420 East German Street, Herkimer, NY, 13350 |
3158672206
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JORDANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 189 MAIN STREET, JORDANVILLE, NY, 13361 |
(315) 858-2874
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Mohawk Valley Community College
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College | 17.8 mi away | 1101 Sherman Dr, Utica, NY, 13501-5394 |
3157925400
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WEST WINFIELD LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 179 SOUTH STREET, WEST WINFIELD, NY, 13491 |
(315) 822-6394
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Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing
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College | 19.5 mi away | 2215 Genesee Street, Utica, NY, 13501 |
3158018253
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SPRINGFIELD LIBRARY
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 129 COUNTY ROUTE 29A, SPRINGFIELD CENTER, NY, 13468 |
(315) 858-5802
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Utica University
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College | 20.4 mi away | 1600 Burrstone Rd, Utica, NY, 13502-4892 |
3157923111
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BRIDGEWATER FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 408 PRITCHARD AVENUE, BRIDGEWATER, NY, 13313 |
(315) 822-6475
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at COOPERSTOWN, NY US, located 11.1 miles from Richfield town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.3° | 13.6° | 18.4° | 3.10" | 21.7" |
| February | 26.1° | 14.2° | 20.2° | 3.06" | 18.8" |
| March | 34.5° | 22.2° | 28.4° | 3.61" | 17.6" |
| April | 48.1° | 34.0° | 41.0° | 4.18" | 2.8" |
| May | 60.4° | 44.9° | 52.7° | 3.71" | 0.1" |
| June | 68.2° | 54.4° | 61.3° | 4.73" | 0.0" |
| July | 72.6° | 59.0° | 65.8° | 4.64" | 0.0" |
| August | 70.8° | 57.4° | 64.1° | 4.57" | 0.0" |
| September | 63.8° | 50.2° | 57.0° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| October | 51.8° | 39.4° | 45.6° | 4.95" | 0.4" |
| November | 39.2° | 30.0° | 34.6° | 3.24" | 5.9" |
| December | 28.9° | 21.1° | 25.0° | 3.59" | 18.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield Springs village | Village | 3.1 mi | — |
| Schuyler Lake CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
| West Winfield village | Village | 7.6 mi | — |
| Springfield Center CDP | CDP | 9.0 mi | — |
| Unadilla Forks CDP | CDP | 9.3 mi | — |
| Fly Creek CDP | CDP | 9.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3607761467. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.