Local servicesHospitalCentra Care Paynesville Hospital9.7 miPost officeRichmond Post Office2.3 miTown hallRichmond City Hall2.1 miPoliceRichmond Police Department2.1 miFire stationRichmond Fire Department2.1 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 41 min5:29 am – 9:10 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 43 min7:55 am – 4:37 pm
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People4,162 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 45.11,658 householdsMedian household income $92,963Median home value $309,500Median rent $822 a month91% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,852 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
Work and commuting3.1% unemployment rate69% of adults are in the labour force, 2,193 employedMain industries: education and health care 21%, manufacturing 20%, construction 9%Average commute 26 minutes82% drive alone, 5% car-pool, 12% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area
Education and languages22% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher94% finished high school, 6% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 97%, Spanish 2%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 81°F, lows 61°FColdest month January: highs 21°F, lows 4°F31 in of rain a year, on about 61 dayswettest month June57 in of snow a year, on about 32 days9 days above 90°F, 159 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Collegeville St John's station, 11 mi away
Nearby landmarksEast Lakelake · 2.9 miBig Lakelake · 2.9 miDam Effects Series of Lakesreservoir · 7.0 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsDiscovery State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.4 mi · 127 acresLegacy Marsh State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 5.0 miKirschner State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 6.1 miRoscoe Prairie State Scientific and Natural Areastate conservation land · 6.3 mi · 57 acresPioneer Parkpark · 6.0 miMiller Spring Lea Farm State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 6.5 mi · 73 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes1 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.1 on 9 Feb 199439 mi away, near Blomkest, MinnesotaMost recent: magnitude 3.1 on 9 Feb 199439 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateStearns County, MN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Relatively HighHail Relatively HighTornado Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality76% of days had good air in 2025270 of 357 days measured76 moderate, 8 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 3 unhealthy daysMedian index 37, worst day 165main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Stearns County monitors, MN
Internet at home87% of households have a broadband subscription71% have cable, fibre or DSL10% rely on a mobile data plan alone9% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
Drinking waterRichmondserves 1,485 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,115 ft340 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
