Richfield Ohio Map

About Richfield, Ohio

Richfield is a locality in Summit County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,721. The population density is 154.9 people per km². Richfield is located at 41.2398°N, 81.6382°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 44286.

Richfield lies where the land begins its slow, deliberate rise towards the higher elevations of northern Ohio, a place of rolling fields and mature woodlands that catch the afternoon sun in a way that softens every edge. It lies 6.8 miles south-east of North Royalton, OH (from North Royalton, OH: bearing 139°T), and is situated 5.7 miles south-south-east of Broadview Heights. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and the distant, almost imperceptible hum of the highway, a constant reminder of the world beyond its quiet lanes. Creeks, small and unassuming, meander through the terrain, their banks often lined with the sturdy oaks and maples that have watched over this landscape for generations, their leaves a vibrant green in summer and a fiery spectacle come autumn. This is a place where the horizon feels comfortably close, framed by trees and the gentle swell of the land, offering a sense of groundedness, a steadfastness that seems to seep from the very soil. The history of Richfield is written in the fertile soil that once sustained farms and in the sturdy brick buildings that still stand as silent witnesses to its past. For decades, agriculture was the lifeblood of Richfield, the land yielding its bounty to hardworking families who shaped the character of the area with their resilience and connection to the earth. While the farms are fewer now, the spirit of that era lingers, a quiet pride in self-sufficiency and a deep appreciation for the natural world. The economy has diversified, drawn into the orbit of nearby metropolitan centers, yet Richfield retains its distinct identity, a blend of rural tranquility and accessible modernity. The local parks and preserves, remnants of that agricultural heritage and natural beauty, offer havens for quiet contemplation, their trails leading through woodlands and along the banks of the very creeks that have always been the arteries of this land.

About This Richfield Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Richfield, Ohio 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 Summit County.

Detailed location data for Richfield includes the ZIP code (44286), telephone area code (440), county seat of Summit County (Akron), and school district assignment (Revere Local School District). 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.