Richfield Idaho Map

About Richfield, Idaho

Richfield is a locality in Lincoln County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 586. The population density is 328.3 people per km². Richfield is located at 43.0485°N, 114.1556°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83349.

Richfield rests in a broad basin where the Big Wood River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, has patiently shaped the land. It lies 36.9 miles north-north-east of Twin Falls, ID (from Twin Falls, ID: bearing 25°T), and is situated 14.8 miles east-north-east of Shoshone. The terrain here is a study in the subtle strength of the high desert, a place where sagebrush and hardy grasses hold dominion over the wide-open spaces, punctuated by the distant, hazy blue of the Pioneer Mountains. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and the faint, sweet perfume of wild flora. The sky above Richfield is a vast canvas, its blues deepening to an almost indigo at dusk, often painted with streaks of rose and gold as the sun dips below the rugged horizon. The lifeblood of Richfield has long been tied to the fertile ground and the industrious spirit of its people. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and the abundant waters of the Big Wood, established a community that has weathered the ebb and flow of agricultural fortunes. While the landscape speaks of quiet endurance, the economy here has historically been rooted in the cultivation of the land, with ranches and farms dotting the surrounding country, their fields a patchwork of green and gold in the growing season. The legacy of those who first worked this land is evident in the enduring sense of self-reliance and neighborly cooperation that still characterizes Richfield, a place where the pace of life is measured by the turning of the seasons and the steady, dependable flow of the river.

About This Richfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Richfield, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.048517, -114.155591. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Richfield and Lincoln County.

Detailed location data for Richfield includes the ZIP code (83349), telephone area code (208), county seat of Lincoln County (Shoshone), and school district assignment (Richfield School District 316). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Richfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.