The Town FilesRichardson, Minnesota
Township in Morrison County · population 513 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $310,300
- Household income
- $70,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 0° / 78°
- Snow a year
- 37 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 60.9
Richardson is a township of 513 people in Morrison County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $310,300, close to the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks quieter than 85% of Minnesota towns, better for a vacation home than 77% of Minnesota towns, easier by car than 74% of Minnesota towns.
How Richardson ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Richardson is worth $310,300, close to the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $70,625, which is more affordable than 12% of Minnesota towns. 93.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Richardson | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $310,300 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | — | $991 |
| Median household income | $70,625 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 93.5% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 52.2% | — |
Who lives in Richardson
| People | Richardson | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.9 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 40.8% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 11.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.8% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 10.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 10.4% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 34.3 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.5% | 90.2% |
Weather in Richardson
July highs average 78.4°F and January lows -0.5°F. About 28.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 37.4 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 176 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richardson since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 18, 1997 about 4.6 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 1 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 14, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on September 18, 1997.
Severe weather in Morrison County since 1996
Morrison County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2023 | Flood | DR-4722: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 8, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4658: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| July 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4131: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Morrison County
Morrison County had 11,175 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,270 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Richardson itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Towns near Richardson
- Vineland, MN5.7 mi · 869 people · home $154,000
- Roosevelt, MN6.2 mi · 582 people · home $284,000
- Kathio, MN7.9 mi · 1,507 people · home $219,100
- Onamia, MN9.9 mi · 784 people · home $122,900
- Garrison, MN11.6 mi · 837 people · home $263,000
- Onamia, MN12.7 mi · 580 people · home $243,400
- South Harbor, MN12.7 mi · 836 people · home $329,800
- Daggett Brook, MN13.6 mi · 551 people · home $318,300
Richardson questions
Is Richardson, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Richardson scores better for retirees than 24% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 85%. 40.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 60.9).
How much does a house cost in Richardson?
The median owner-occupied home in Richardson is valued at $310,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,625, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Richardson?
July highs average 78.4°F and January lows -0.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 28.8 inches of precipitation a year and 37.4 inches of snow.
Does Richardson get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richardson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 18, 1997. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)