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New Richmond.
About
Life in New Richmond
New Richmond is a community of 10,334 people in Wisconsin. The median household income is $87,500, median rent runs about $1,168 per month, and median home values are around $285,000. Unemployment is low at 3.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
New Richmond at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Foreign-Born
1.1%
Broadband Internet
89.4%
of households
Population Growth
+8.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in New Richmond: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In New Richmond, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (31.9%), and 1.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.8%
of residents
65 and Older
16.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.3%
of households
Married Couples
47.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.34
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% above WI average
Rent, home values, and income in New Richmond
In New Richmond, rent runs 7% above the WI average, and home values are 7% above the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
20.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,972
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
62.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1988
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $377,838 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts above WI average
Unemployment in New Richmond
Unemployment in St. Croix County, which includes New Richmond, is 0.5 percentage points higher than the WI average.
Unemployment rate
New Richmond: St. Croix County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
St. Croix County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What New Richmond Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.1 min avg
How New Richmond residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In New Richmond, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 37 mi
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Major hub17.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 84% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in New Richmond runs 84% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
54.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
695.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
New Richmond Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Storm most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
64.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
St. Croix County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In St. Croix County, which includes New Richmond, the most common type is winter storm, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 22 | Hail | $11,000 |
| 2022 | 8 | Hail | None reported |
| 2021 | 8 | Hail | $1.0M |
| 2020 | 8 | Winter Storm | $8.0M |
| 2019 | 11 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2018 | 8 | Winter Storm | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
St. Croix County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Washington County, MN (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 18 miles from New Richmond) is typically good — 224 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
224
per year
Moderate Days
12
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Washington County, MN (18 mi away)
Climate78°F summers, 6°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
New Richmond has mild summers (avg high 78°F) and very cold winters (avg low 6°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
52°/32°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
78°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
56°/36°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
24°/6°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
32.8"
Annual Snowfall
49.7"
Hot Days/Year
4
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
169
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
110
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20°F | 2°F | 0.81" |
| Feb | 26°F | 5°F | 0.79" |
| Mar | 37°F | 19°F | 1.53" |
| Apr | 54°F | 33°F | 2.76" |
| May | 66°F | 45°F | 3.96" |
| Jun | 76°F | 56°F | 5.20" |
| Jul | 79°F | 59°F | 4.13" |
| Aug | 77°F | 57°F | 4.92" |
| Sep | 71°F | 49°F | 3.40" |
| Oct | 56°F | 36°F | 2.79" |
| Nov | 40°F | 23°F | 1.59" |
| Dec | 27°F | 10°F | 1.09" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in New Richmond
New Richmond has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Westfields Hospital and Clinic
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Western Wisconsin Health
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 13.3 mi away · Baldwin
Hudson Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 14 mi away · Hudson
Ladd Memorial Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 14.6 mi away · Osceola
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in New Richmond
New Richmond's student/teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 34.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 30 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for New Richmond
New Richmond has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (30 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
30 mi awaySaint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
41 mi awayPublic Libraries in New Richmond
Carleton A. Friday Memorial Library
155 E. First St., New Richmond
Cities Near New Richmond
The closest cities within 60 miles
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New Richmond FAQ
Is New Richmond, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
New Richmond's median rent is $1,168/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $88,157/year. Median home value is $285,100.
Is New Richmond, Wisconsin safe?⌄
New Richmond's violent crime rate was 54 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 696 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in New Richmond, Wisconsin?⌄
St. Croix County, which includes New Richmond, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in New Richmond, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in New Richmond is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,168/month and median household income is $88,157/year. The median home value is $285,100. About 21% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in New Richmond, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in New Richmond is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from