What are the schools like in Richfield, PA?

Richfield is served primarily by Juniata County SD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Richfield?

The median household income in Richfield, PA is $68,214 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Richfield, PA?

Richfield has an average high temperature of 35.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.7 inches.

Richfield, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Richfield, PA affordable or expensive?

Richfield's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Richfield is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $131,700 and the median rent is $554 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Richfield, PA?

Crime rate data for Richfield is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Richfield, PA a Good Place to Live?

Richfield is a small town of 377 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $68,214 . Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Richfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Richfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Richfield city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.8

Richfield's overall cost of living index is 89.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Richfield costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Richfield, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$131,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$554	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,214	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Richfield is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Richfield is served primarily by Juniata County SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Richfield, PA	National Avg
School District	Juniata County SD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Richfield sees average highs of 35.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 47.4 inches of annual precipitation and 33.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Richfield, PA
Average High — January	35.7°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	47.4"
Annual Snowfall	33.7"

Demographics

Metric	Richfield, PA	National Avg
Population	377	—
Median Age	59.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	2.7%	6.3%
Under 18	11.9%	22.2%
65 and over	41.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Beavertown, PA 5 mi Mount Pleasant Mills, PA 6 mi Beaver Springs, PA 6 mi Paxtonville, PA 7 mi East Salem, PA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Richfield

Richfield, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

17086

Richfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richfield, PA affordable or expensive?

Richfield's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Richfield roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $131,700 and median rent is $554/month.

What is the crime rate in Richfield, PA?

Crime data for Richfield is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Richfield?

Public schools in Richfield are operated by Juniata County SD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 9.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Richfield, PA a good place to live?

Richfield, PA has a population of 377, a median household income of $68,214, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Richfield?

Richfield averages 35.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.4 inches with about 33.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Richfield?

Richfield, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 17086.

What is the population of Richfield?

The population of Richfield, Pennsylvania is 377 with a median age of 59.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Richfield?

Key numbers for living in Richfield: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $131,700, median household income $68,214, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Richfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.