The Town FilesRichwood, Minnesota
Township in Becker County · population 651 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $321,900
- Household income
- $69,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- -4° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 48 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 42.4
Richwood is a township of 651 people in Becker County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $321,900, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for a vacation home than 90% of Minnesota towns, better for young professionals than 82% of Minnesota towns, more upscale than 81% of Minnesota towns.
How Richwood 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 Richwood is worth $321,900, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $69,750, which is more affordable than 8% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,671 a month. 79.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Richwood | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $321,900 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,671 | $991 |
| Median household income | $69,750 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 79.8% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.2% | — |
Who lives in Richwood
| People | Richwood | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.4% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 17.9% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 21.9 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.4% | 90.2% |
Weather in Richwood
July highs average 79.2°F and January lows -3.6°F. About 29.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.6 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 177 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richwood since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 6, 2026 about 2.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 6, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 54 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 19, 2012.
Severe weather in Becker County since 1996
Becker County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2011 | Flood | DR-1982: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| April 9, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1830: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| June 5, 2006 | Flood | DR-1648: Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Becker County
Becker County had 15,120 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,242 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Richwood itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Towns near Richwood
- Detroit, MN4.4 mi · 2,093 people · home $409,600
- Holmesville, MN6.3 mi · 543 people · home $304,800
- Audubon, MN6.5 mi · 560 people · home $207,000
- Erie, MN7.3 mi · 1,717 people · home $307,300
- Audubon, MN7.3 mi · 646 people · home $393,900
- Detroit Lakes, MN7.9 mi · 9,869 people · home $265,800
- Sugar Bush, MN10.8 mi · 537 people · home $267,000
- Lake Park, MN10.9 mi · 728 people · home $196,500
Richwood questions
Is Richwood, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Richwood scores better for retirees than 66% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 66%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.4).
How much does a house cost in Richwood?
The median owner-occupied home in Richwood is valued at $321,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,750, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $1,671 a month.
What is the weather like in Richwood?
July highs average 79.2°F and January lows -3.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.4 inches of precipitation a year and 47.6 inches of snow.
Does Richwood get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richwood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 6, 2026. 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)