Richfield Springs, New York
Richfield Springs is a village of 1,104 people in Otsego County, New York.
Why visit Richfield Springs
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 2 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fox Falls, Baker Octagon Barn and Church Street Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 73°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 86 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Richfield Springs
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Richfield Springs
Richfield Springs is a village located in the Town of Richfield, on the north-central border of Otsego County, New York, United States. The population was 1,050 at the 2020 census. The name is derived from local sulfur springs.
From the Wikipedia article Richfield Springs, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks8
Baker Octagon Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Round barn in New York, United States of America
Church Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the NRHP in Otsego County, New York
Lemuel F. Vibber House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic home located east of the Village of Richfield Springs, New York by Federal Corners, New York
Sunnyside
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Richfield Springs, New York
Sunset Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Tunnicliff-Jordan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in New York, United States
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Government building in Richfield Springs, New York
West Main Street-West James Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in New York, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes2
History
The area of Richfield Springs was called Ga-no-wan-ges by the Oneida Indians which translated to "stinking water".
The village was once served by the Southern New York Railroad, an electric trolley line that ran from Oneonta to Mohawk. It began service through Richfield Springs in the summer of 1902.
From the History section of Richfield Springs, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship4
Church of the Good Shepherd
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
35 Canadarago Street, Richfield Springs
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare2
Map of Richfield Springs
29 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 14°F | 3.1 in | 21.7 in |
| Feb | 26°F | 14°F | 3.1 in | 18.8 in |
| Mar | 34°F | 22°F | 3.6 in | 17.6 in |
| Apr | 48°F | 34°F | 4.2 in | 2.8 in |
| May | 60°F | 45°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 68°F | 54°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 73°F | 59°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 71°F | 57°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 64°F | 50°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 52°F | 39°F | 5.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 39°F | 30°F | 3.2 in | 5.9 in |
| Dec | 29°F | 21°F | 3.6 in | 18.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cooperstown Hcn (10 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
Otsego County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-12-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2014-07-08: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cooperstown-Westville Airport (COP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Dolgeville 20 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Utica 21 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- New Hartford 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Canajoharie 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Clinton 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- Clark Mills 25 mi northwest, about 41 min by car
- Oriskany 27 mi northwest, about 44 min by car
- Oneonta 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- Gloversville 35 mi northeast, about 56 min by car
- Rome 36 mi northwest, about 58 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
- West Main Street-West James Street Historic District Richfield Springs NY Oct 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trinity Methodist Church at East Main Street Historic District Richfield Springs NY Jun 10, Doug Kerr from Albany, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Spring Park Post Clock Richfield Springs NY Oct 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Richfield Springs PO, Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New York - Church of the Good Shepherd - 20180922143621, Agreen54, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baker Octagon Barn, Richfield Springs, Otsego County, NY, DPMOTTA, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tunnicliff-Jordan House, Agreen54, CC BY-SA 4.0
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