Richfield Springs, New York
Village · Population 1,090 · #403 in New York
About Richfield Springs
Set in the northern part of New York, Richfield Springs is a small town counting 1,090 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Richfield Springs is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.01 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,079 residents per square mile.
📰 Richfield Springs News Today
- Gregory Goodale Obituary (1950 - 2026) - Mohawk, NY - WKTV Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Richfield Springs man arrested after inappropriately touching teen New York State Police (.gov) · Aug 3
- Richfield Springs Store Sells $18M New York Lottery Winning Ticket WKTV · May 22
- Richfield Springs Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Central NY Just Made History With First Millionaire for Life Winner WIBX 950 · May 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Richfield Springs Unique
- The only place in America named Richfield Springs — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Richfield Springs
- The Lake House
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Richfield Springs
- Herkimer Forest Preserve Detached Parcel · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Maumee Swamp · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Cary Park reviews ★
- Deowongo Island · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Richfield Springs Municipal Park reviews ★
- Spring Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Richfield Springs
- RICHFIELD SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- RICHFIELD SPRINGS JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,090
Rank in state#403 of 595
Land area1.01 sq mi
Density1,079/sq mi
Coordinates42.8537, -74.9862