The Town FilesRichmond, Minnesota
Township in Winona County · population 636 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $276,900
- Household income
- $69,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 55.3
Richmond is a township of 636 people in Winona County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $276,900, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of Minnesota towns, hipper than 92% of Minnesota towns, better for young professionals than 89% of Minnesota towns.
How Richmond 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 Richmond is worth $276,900, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $69,375, which is more affordable than 23% of Minnesota towns. 96.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Richmond | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $276,900 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | — | $991 |
| Median household income | $69,375 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 96.7% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.0% | — |
Who lives in Richmond
| People | Richmond | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.3 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 31.6% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 9.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.8% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 10.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 14.3% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 26.9 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 90.2% |
Weather in Richmond
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 8.5°F. About 34.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.2 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 141 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richmond since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 5, 1965 about 7.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 25, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 88 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on July 6, 2017.
Severe weather in Winona County since 1996
Winona County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4442: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| October 13, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1941: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| August 23, 2007 | Severe Storm | DR-1717: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Winona County
Winona County had 24,022 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,828 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Richmond itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Towns near Richmond
- Trempealeau, WI3.2 mi · 1,843 people · home $215,600
- New Hartford, MN5.4 mi · 811 people · home $305,600
- Caledonia, WI5.6 mi · 928 people · home $316,500
- Homer, MN6.1 mi · 1,298 people · home $332,200
- Brice Prairie, WI6.3 mi · 1,961 people · home $297,300
- Pleasant Hill, MN7.1 mi · 533 people · home $301,700
- Holland, WI7.1 mi · 4,530 people · home $374,400
- Holmen, WI8.3 mi · 10,661 people · home $285,900
Richmond questions
Is Richmond, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Richmond scores better for retirees than 99% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 80%. 31.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 55.3).
How much does a house cost in Richmond?
The median owner-occupied home in Richmond is valued at $276,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,375, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Richmond?
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 8.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.7 inches of precipitation a year and 36.2 inches of snow.
Does Richmond get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richmond since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 5, 1965. 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)