Richfield town, Wisconsin
Richfield town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Richfield town is a geographic entity located in Adams County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 142. The land area covers 35.57 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 142 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 58 yrs | ±9.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 76 | ±21 | 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 | 153 | ±32 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 76 | ±21 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 77 | ±28 |
| Median Home Value | $252,400 | ±$44,210 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | Suppressed | — |
| Per Capita Income | $39,576 | ±$8,116 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | ±8.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 18 | ±14 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.2% | ±3.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 82 | ±32 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.5% | ±11.6% |
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: 141 (2024)
ID: 115132
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK, TANYA BURROWS
153 CUMBERLAND AVE, COLOMA WI 54930-9457
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GUS Population: 21,352 (2024)
ID: 136500
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 278, FRIENDSHIP WI 53934-0278
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Richfield | 05-08 | Richfield, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Adams, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Adams, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Adams, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Coloma, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Plainfield, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Plainfield, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Plainfield, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Westfield, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Westfield, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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COLOMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 155 S. FRONT ST., COLOMA, WI, 54930 |
(715) 228-2530
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ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 569 N. CEDAR ST., SUITE 1, ADAMS, WI, 53910 |
(608) 339-4250
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HANCOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 114 S. MAIN ST., HANCOCK, WI, 54943 |
(715) 249-5817
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ETHEL EVERHARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 117 E. 3RD ST., WESTFIELD, WI, 53964 |
(608) 296-2544
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LESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY OF ROME
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 1157 ROME CENTER DR., NEKOOSA, WI, 54457 |
(715) 325-8990
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PLAINFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 126 S. MAIN ST., PLAINFIELD, WI, 54966 |
(715) 335-4523
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OXFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.2 mi away | 129 S. FRANKLIN AVE., OXFORD, WI, 53952 |
(608) 586-4458
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WAUTOMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.9 mi away | 410 W. MAIN ST., WAUTOMA, WI, 54982 |
(920) 787-2988
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PACKWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.1 mi away | N3511 STATE ST., PACKWAUKEE, WI, 53953 |
(608) 589-5202
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ALMOND BRANCH
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Library | 20.2 mi away | 122 MAIN ST., ALMOND, WI, 54909 |
(715) 366-2151
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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 HANCOCK EXP FARM, WI US, located 8.5 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 | 24.9° | 6.9° | 15.9° | 1.14" | 12.8" |
| February | 29.6° | 9.7° | 19.6° | 0.97" | 8.2" |
| March | 41.3° | 21.2° | 31.3° | 1.86" | 8.3" |
| April | 55.1° | 32.9° | 44.0° | 3.57" | 2.7" |
| May | 68.1° | 45.2° | 56.6° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.4° | 55.2° | 66.3° | 4.95" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.5° | 58.8° | 70.1° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.3° | 57.3° | 68.3° | 4.02" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.6° | 49.3° | 60.4° | 3.31" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.1° | 37.4° | 47.8° | 2.71" | 0.3" |
| November | 42.6° | 25.6° | 34.1° | 1.98" | 3.3" |
| December | 29.9° | 13.8° | 21.8° | 1.42" | 7.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coloma village | Village | 5.7 mi | — |
| Friendship village | Village | 9.4 mi | — |
| Hancock village | Village | 9.7 mi | — |
| Adams city | City | 9.8 mi | — |
| Grand Marsh CDP | CDP | 10.1 mi | — |
| Arkdale CDP | CDP | 12.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5500167425. • 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.