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Richmond

A town of 4,201 people in St. Croix County, Wisconsin
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Map of Richmond: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land6.1%1,211 of 19,743 acres
Trails0.8 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves6288 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

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About Richmond

Town in Wisconsin, United States
4,074Population
33.4 sq miArea
961 ftElevation

Richmond is a town in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,074 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Boardman is located in the town.

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Most working residents leave Richmond for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are New Richmond (15%), Hudson (8%) and St. Paul (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

New Richmond
15%
Hudson
8%
St. Paul, MN
5%
Minneapolis, MN
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Richmond →

Health in Richmond

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 70% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Wisconsin

4better than WI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Westfields Hospital and ClinicNew Richmond · 3.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Elders LodgeSaint Paul · 23.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 54017 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Richmond →

Natural hazards in Richmond

36
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 36% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Richmond →

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Richmond has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 50 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 9°Winter
55° / 34°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
57° / 38°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Richmond →

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Nearest: Carleton A. Friday Memorial LibraryNew Richmond · 3.9 miles · 59 hrs a week
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