RichfieldSD
A town of 3. Nearly 36.9% of it is conserved land.
Population
3
residents
What makes Richfield stand out
The thing Richfield does most differently from other towns.
Small town
3 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
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Outdoors
Nearly a third of Richfield is conserved land
1.4 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
36.9%conserved
36.9%
conserved · 8,387 of 22,702 acres
1.4 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mirage Game Production Area | — | 135 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 29% of U.S. communities.
29risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesHail
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Richfield has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 23 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
23″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter7–26°
Spring33–55°
Summer58–81°
Fall35–58°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 7
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Richfield is
Richfield tracks South Dakota closely on all 26 CDC measures.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
0 better26 too close to call0 worse
Community Memorial Hospital
24.2 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →