Richfield Town, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,582 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,781 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$252,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$610 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$479 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
82.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wood County
1
Wisconsin Rapids-Marshfield Urban Area
1
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wood County
4
Wisconsin Rapids-Marshfield Urban Area
4
Wisconsin
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 14
Feb 1 9 18
Mar 2 8 29
Apr 3 2 43
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 3 0 46
Nov 2 3 32
Dec 1 13 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 5%

Schools

Pittsville Elementary
7 miles, SW 2.8 star
Pittsville High
7 miles, S 2.8 star

Colleges

Mid-State Technical College
20 miles, SE 1.9 star
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
28 miles, SE 2.3 star
Northcentral Technical College
38 miles, NE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Marshfield Medical Center
9 miles, N 3.2 star

Airports

Central Wisconsin Airport
28 miles, E 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
70 miles, NW 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
72 miles, W 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
82 miles, NE 1 star