Richfield Minnesota Map
Richfield, Minnesota — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Richfield, Hennepin County.
Interactive Map of Richfield, Minnesota
| City | Richfield |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Hennepin |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.883298 |
| Longitude | -93.283002 |
| Population | 36,642 |
| Density | 2092.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Richfield, Minnesota
Richfield is a locality in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 36,642. The population density is 2092.1 people per km². Richfield is located at 44.8833°N, 93.2830°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55423.
Richfield unfolds across a landscape gently shaped by the receding glaciers, its terrain a subtle testament to the forces that sculpted the land millennia ago. It lies 3.0 miles north-north-east of Bloomington, MN (from Bloomington, MN: bearing 14°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south of Minneapolis. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of time, give way to broad, open spaces that catch the expansive Minnesota sky. The air here, especially during the golden hours of late afternoon, carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of mown grass and distant pine, hinting at the many parks and wooded areas that punctuate the suburban sprawl. This is a place where the urban hum is never too far away, yet a quiet, almost understated natural beauty persists, visible in the patient growth of oak trees and the meandering paths that invite exploration. The narrative of Richfield is one of transformation, from its agrarian roots to a thriving post-war suburb that became a model for American growth. Its economy, once tied to the fertile soil that gave it its name, has diversified significantly, now encompassing a robust mix of retail, services, and light industry. The legacy of its agricultural past can still be glimpsed in the names of its streets and the enduring sense of community that was forged in simpler times. Notable landmarks, like the iconic Richfield Coliseum, though now a memory, speak to a vibrant history of entertainment and civic pride, while newer developments continue to shape its evolving character, drawing residents with promises of opportunity and a comfortable life.
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About This Richfield Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Richfield, Minnesota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Hennepin County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Richfield is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Richfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
