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Richfield, Idaho
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Location of Richfield in Lincoln County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.66 sq mi (1.70 km2) |
| • Land | 0.66 sq mi (1.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,311 ft (1,314 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 482 |
| • Density | 756.10/sq mi (291.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83349
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-67600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410934 |
Richfield is a small city located in Lincoln County, Idaho, in the United States. In 2010, about 482 people lived there.
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Where is Richfield Located?
Richfield is a city in Lincoln County, Idaho. It covers a total area of about 0.66 square miles (1.70 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The Little Wood River flows near Richfield. The area also gets water for farming from the Big Wood River. This water is moved from near the Magic Reservoir.
What is Richfield's Climate Like?
Richfield has a type of weather called a cold semi-arid climate. This means it's often dry, but not a desert, and can get quite cold.
Temperature Extremes in Richfield
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Richfield was 105°F (41°C). This happened on July 2, 1924, July 27–29, 1994, and August 9, 1990. The coldest temperature ever recorded was a very chilly -40°F (-40°C) on February 9, 1933.
| Climate data for Richfield, Idaho, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1910–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 60 (16) |
65 (18) |
76 (24) |
90 (32) |
99 (37) |
103 (39) |
105 (41) |
105 (41) |
103 (39) |
91 (33) |
72 (22) |
64 (18) |
105 (41) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 42.5 (5.8) |
48.9 (9.4) |
64.3 (17.9) |
76.6 (24.8) |
84.9 (29.4) |
93.7 (34.3) |
99.9 (37.7) |
98.3 (36.8) |
92.3 (33.5) |
79.6 (26.4) |
61.9 (16.6) |
46.2 (7.9) |
100.8 (38.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 31.7 (−0.2) |
37.2 (2.9) |
48.6 (9.2) |
58.3 (14.6) |
68.4 (20.2) |
78.0 (25.6) |
88.9 (31.6) |
87.9 (31.1) |
77.3 (25.2) |
62.2 (16.8) |
45.2 (7.3) |
32.6 (0.3) |
59.7 (15.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 22.8 (−5.1) |
27.5 (−2.5) |
36.8 (2.7) |
44.5 (6.9) |
53.6 (12.0) |
62.0 (16.7) |
71.0 (21.7) |
70.0 (21.1) |
60.2 (15.7) |
47.2 (8.4) |
34.1 (1.2) |
24.0 (−4.4) |
46.1 (7.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 13.9 (−10.1) |
17.7 (−7.9) |
25.0 (−3.9) |
30.6 (−0.8) |
38.9 (3.8) |
45.9 (7.7) |
53.1 (11.7) |
52.1 (11.2) |
43.1 (6.2) |
32.2 (0.1) |
22.9 (−5.1) |
15.4 (−9.2) |
32.6 (0.3) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −3.9 (−19.9) |
0.4 (−17.6) |
10.6 (−11.9) |
19.4 (−7.0) |
25.7 (−3.5) |
33.6 (0.9) |
42.7 (5.9) |
41.1 (5.1) |
30.8 (−0.7) |
17.9 (−7.8) |
6.2 (−14.3) |
−3.0 (−19.4) |
−9.5 (−23.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −38 (−39) |
−40 (−40) |
−18 (−28) |
0 (−18) |
16 (−9) |
21 (−6) |
29 (−2) |
25 (−4) |
14 (−10) |
−1 (−18) |
−20 (−29) |
−36 (−38) |
−40 (−40) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.53 (39) |
0.91 (23) |
1.01 (26) |
0.88 (22) |
1.09 (28) |
0.70 (18) |
0.17 (4.3) |
0.29 (7.4) |
0.49 (12) |
0.87 (22) |
0.92 (23) |
1.66 (42) |
10.52 (266.7) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 11.5 (29) |
6.7 (17) |
1.0 (2.5) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
2.1 (5.3) |
6.9 (18) |
28.6 (72.81) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 7.8 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 5.7 | 7.5 | 64.4 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 4.5 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 2.9 | 11.3 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Richfield's History
A book about the history of the Richfield area was written in 1995. It was created by Alice Crane Behr and Maureen Hancock Ward. You can find the text of this book on the Richfield City Website.
Who Lives in Richfield?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 158 | — | |
| 1920 | 333 | 110.8% | |
| 1930 | 193 | −42.0% | |
| 1940 | 390 | 102.1% | |
| 1950 | 429 | 10.0% | |
| 1960 | 329 | −23.3% | |
| 1970 | 290 | −11.9% | |
| 1980 | 357 | 23.1% | |
| 1990 | 383 | 7.3% | |
| 2000 | 412 | 7.6% | |
| 2010 | 482 | 17.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 496 | 2.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Richfield has changed over the years. In 1910, there were 158 people. By 2010, the population had grown to 482 people.
Richfield's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 482 people living in Richfield. These people lived in 172 households. About 124 of these households were families.
- Population Density: There were about 730 people per square mile (282 per square kilometer).
- Housing: There were 195 housing units in the city.
- Racial Makeup: Most residents (89.4%) were White. About 0.6% were Native American, and 8.1% were from other races. About 1.9% were from two or more races.
- Hispanic or Latino: About 12.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- Households with Kids: 41.9% of households had children under 18 living there.
- Married Couples: 57.0% of households were married couples living together.
- Single Parent Households: About 7.6% had a female head of household with no husband. Another 7.6% had a male head of household with no wife.
- Non-Families: 27.9% of households were not families.
- Single Person Households: 21.5% of households had only one person. Of these, 11.1% were people aged 65 or older.
- Average Size: The average household had 2.80 people. The average family had 3.28 people.
Age of Residents
The average age of people in Richfield in 2010 was 32.2 years.
- Under 18: 28.8% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 18 to 24: 11.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 25 to 44: 25.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 45 to 64: 20.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 65 and Older: 13.1% were 65 years old or older.
Gender Breakdown
The population was almost evenly split between genders:
- Male: 51.0% were male.
- Female: 49.0% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Richfield (Idaho) para niños
