Richfield, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 27 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -43.8%
 
Males: (36.8%)
Females: 18  (63.2%)
Median resident age:

62.6 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 67953

Estimated median household income in 2022: $121,056 (it was $37,813 in 2000)
Richfield:

$121,056
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $78,682 (it was $16,974 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-727,592,885 (it was $41,400 in 2000)
Richfield $-727,592,885
KS $206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $121,152; detached houses: $149,177; mobile homes: $100,744
March 2022 cost of living index in Richfield: -5988.1 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Richfield, Kansas as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Richfield is 47 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (71.4%), German (21.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 3400 feet

Land area: 1.00 square miles.

Population density: 27 people per square mile   (very low).

Richfield, Kansas map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Richfield city:

0.5% ($199)
Kansas:

1.2% ($999)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Amarillo, TX (143.0 miles , pop. 173,627).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (197.6 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (418.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Rolla, KS (3.6 miles ),
Manter, KS (4.3 miles),
Elkhart, KS (4.4 miles ),
Johnson City, KS (4.6 miles ),
Hugoton, KS (5.0 miles ),
Walsh, CO (5.3 miles ),
Ulysses, KS (5.7 miles ),
Moscow, KS (5.7 miles )

Latitude: 37.27 N, Longitude: 101.78 W

Area code: 620

Distribution of median household income in Richfield, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Richfield, KS in 2022

Richfield satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Kansas:

2.0%

Average climate in Richfield, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Richfield-area historical tornado activity is below Kansas state average. It is 2% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/18/1977, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.4 miles away from the Richfield city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/5/1993, a category F4 tornado 30.0 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Richfield-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 646% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 161.4 miles away from Richfield center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 274.9 miles away from Richfield center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 178.4 miles away from Richfield center
On 2/15/1974 at 13:33:49, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 80.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 166.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 304.0 miles away from Richfield center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Morton County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 3, Floods: 2, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Richfield:

  • Amarillo College (about 144 miles; Amarillo, TX; Full-time enrollment: 6,622)
  • West Texas A & M University (about 159 miles; Canyon, TX; FT enrollment: 6,820)
  • Colorado State University-Pueblo (about 170 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 5,993)
  • Pueblo Community College (about 171 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 5,329)
  • Fort Hays State University (about 174 miles; Hays, KS; FT enrollment: 8,728)
  • Barton County Community College (about 185 miles; Great Bend, KS; FT enrollment: 4,108)
  • Pikes Peak Community College (about 194 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 10,395)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Richfield: Morton County Richfield Fire Department (A), Richfield Senior Center (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Richfield: Richfield United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Wings Over Northfork (Arcades & Amusements; HC-1 Box 83).

Morton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

75.0%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

0.0%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Richfield:

Marital status in Richfield, KS
  • Never married: 15.9%
  • Now married: 56.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 17.1%
  • Divorced: 10.2%

For population 25 years and over in Richfield:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.5
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Richfield, KS (based on Morton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6439
Catholic4341
Mainline Protestant4123
Other1561
None1,588-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
This county:

3.31 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

6.61 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Here:

3.31 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
This county:

6.61 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.6%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.2%
Kansas:

27.9%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$100
Fire - Other 0$0 1$40
Totals for Government 0$0 2$140

Strongest AM radio stations in Richfield:

  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSCB (1270 AM; 5 kW; LIBERAL, KS; Owner: SEWARD COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KLMR (920 AM; 5 kW; LAMAR, CO; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KGNC (710 AM; 10 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KULY (1420 AM; 1 kW; ULYSSES, KS; Owner: KBUF PARTNERSHIP)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 19.1mTotal length
  • $1,070,000Total costs
  • 1,749Total average daily traffic
  • 433Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,188Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Richfield)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

33 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • STATION, 2 Mi N & W Of (Lat: 37.286667 Lon: -101.824611), Overall height: 56.4 m, Call Sign: WNTT790,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.631 MHz, 928.631 MHz, Grant Date: 01/31/1994, Expiration Date: 01/31/1999, Phone: (918) 488-9100

  • MORTON, 11.3 Km East And 3.2 Km North Of Richfield, Ks (Lat: 37.287806 Lon: -101.647667), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 129.5 m, Call Sign: WQLA819,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6635.00 MHz, 6685.62 MHz, 6590.62 MHz, Grant Date: 08/29/2019, Expiration Date: 11/16/2029, Certifier: Edwin D Geer, Registrant: Kansas Department Of Transportation, 700 Sw Harrison, Esob 8th Floor, Topeka, KS 66603-3745, Phone: (785) 296-5948, Fax: (785) 296-0999, Email:

  • RICHFIELD, .5 Miles North Of Richfield Ks (Lat: 37.273111 Lon: -101.781833), Type: Tower, Structure height: 103.6 m, Overall height: 105.2 m, Call Sign: WQNC573,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/02/2021, Expiration Date: 12/15/2030, Certifier: Craig Mock, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • RICHFIELD, 1975 Cr S (Lat: 37.230444 Lon: -101.708722), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 146.3 m, Overall height: 151.7 m, Call Sign: WQRF738,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 03/28/2023, Expiration Date: 05/03/2033, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • 7th Avenue And Highway 27 (Lat: 37.265833 Lon: -101.782361), Call Sign: KNKM915, Licensee ID: L00045397,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.100 MHz, Expiration Date: 09/24/2002, Cancellation Date: 12/15/2002, Registrant: The Pioneer Telephone Association, Inc., 120 North Baughman, Ulysses, KS 67880-0000, Phone: (202) 857-3500


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Richfield, KS
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Richfield compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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