Richfield, Wisconsin

About Richfield

Set in the southeastern part of Wisconsin, Richfield is a close-knit town, home to 11,783 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Richfield is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 35.91 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 328 residents per square mile.

📰 Richfield News Today

• Deadly motorcycle crash impacts traffic on I-41 in Washington County WISN · Aug 17
• Virus spread by midges confirmed in a dead deer in Washington County Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · Aug 17
• Pilot lands helicopter in Cabela's parking lot in Richfield FOX6 News Milwaukee · Aug 3
• Wisconsin man flies helicopter to sporting goods store to avoid traffic Channel 3000 · Aug 3
• Polling locations across Washington County, WI for the August 11, 2026 Partisan Primary Washington County Insider · Aug 10

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Richfield Unique

• One of 11 places in the US named Richfield — but the Wisconsin one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southeastern Wisconsin, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Wisconsin — one of 808 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 11,783.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Richfield

• Johnny Manhattan's — italian
• The Fox & Hounds
• Bilda's Friess Lake Pub
• Sawmill Inn — american
• The Forge

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Richfield

• Pavczek Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Schoof's Preseve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Bark Lake Park reviews ★
• Firemen's Park reviews ★
• Glacier Hills County Park reviews ★
• Heritage Park reviews ★
• Kettle Moraine State Forest- Loew Lake Unit · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Richfield Historical Park reviews ★
• Sherry Lane Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Richfield

• Amy Belle Elementary
• Friess Lake Elementary
• Richfield Middle

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Richfield

🏘️ Nearby Communities