Richfield, Ohio
Richfield is a village of 3,721 people in Summit County, Ohio, founded in 1809.
Why visit Richfield
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 9 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Everett Historic District and Everett Knoll Complex.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Richfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Richfield
Richfield is a village in Summit County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,729 at the 2020 census. It is located midway between Akron and Cleveland and is part of the Akron metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Richfield, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Everett Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Ohio
Everett Knoll Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Archaeological site in Ohio, United States
Hale Farm and Village
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Building in Ohio, United States
Valley Railway Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in Ohio, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes9
Cozumel Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.5 mi
4880 Brecksville Road, Richfield
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.1 mi
3921 Wheatley Road, Richfield
Mo-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 06:00-23:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 2.4 mi
4815 Brecksville Road, Richfield
Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-19:00
History
Richfield was founded in 1809 and incorporated in 1967. The village was named for the richness of their soil.
In 1970, Mayor Kenneth Swan signed an ordinance declaring Richfield Village the first "world city" in the United States.
Richfield was the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA from 1974 until 1994 and the Cleveland Barons of the NHL from 1976 to 1978. Both teams played at the Richfield Coliseum.
From the History section of Richfield, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Brecksville-Broadview Heights Elementary School
School · 5.2 mi
3500 Oakes Rd, Brecksville
Map of Richfield
40 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 18°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 19°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 25°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 37°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 41°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 24°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stow 4 Se (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Summit County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2008-10-24: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Brecksville 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Montrose-Ghent 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Cuyahoga Falls 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Broadview Heights 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Boston Heights 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- North Royalton 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Brunswick 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Macedonia 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Parma 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Hudson 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Everett Knoll from west, Nyttend, Public domain
- Robert Gracey House NPS, National Park Service, Public domain
- AERIAL VIEW OF THE HALE FARM AND WESTERN RESERVE VILLAGE NEAR BATH AND AKRON, OHIO. OPERATED BY THE WESTERN RESERVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, THE COMPLEX IS OPERATED AS A LIVING EXAMPLE OF 19TH CENTURY..., Frank John Aleksandrowicz, Public domain
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