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Life in New Richmond, Wisconsin

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Are you thinking of moving or relocating to New Richmond, Wisconsin? Would you like to know what the quality of life is like living in New Richmond?
Randy Anderson reports in this review:
WeatherHow much crime?What are the neighborhoods like?What are the people like?
As you might expect in Northwestern Wisconsin, the winters are harsh and cold. Temperatures in January can dip well below zero and the wind chill can make it feel like it's -30. The winds in particular are brutal, since the town is surrounded by primarily farmland and low-lying hills. But the spring and summer can be quite warm, with highs reaching into the 90s. Summers can also bring tornadoes and early in its history New Richmond was hit with an F5 tornado.Like a lot of smaller Midwestern towns, New Richmond has had some recent battles with meth traffic. Not in the town itself, but the surrounding farmlands make for an ideal location for a meth lab. And that has resulted in an unexpected amount of fights and serious property damage.The part of town that adjoins Main Street is the most desirable part of town. Many of the buildings have been renovated and in recent years a lot of effort has been put into upgrading city services in the area. The population in the area is primarily working-class white and the housing is the older semi-Victorian style seen in many smaller Wisconsin towns. The eastern edge of town is the less desirable and many of the houses are rundown ranch-style buildings or rowhouses that have seen better days.Unlike a lot of farm communities, New Richmond still has a sizable young population. The town's population is split into two groups. The first is an older population that has lived in the area since they were kids. There is also a newer group of residents who have moved into the area in recent years to take advantage of the many local parks, lakes and recreational areas. The town is close to 90 percent white, so it's not likely to be a comfortable place for non-white residents. The town is friendly to outsiders, but the local businesses definitely cater to a white clientele.
Downtown AreaRestaurantsSchoolsNoise
While the downtown area has suffered a loss of businesses in recent years, the area is on the upturn. Former hardware and grocery stores are being replaced with art shops and trendy chain stores.The Laurel Supper Club is an upscale American restaurant that serves food as inventive and tasty as you'll find in a much larger town.New Richmond has an award-winning public school system, with a high school that somehow manages to grow year-to-year. The town also boasts a popular community college, which helps keep a lot of kids from leaving home to attend higher education.There is a general aviation airport located in Richmond, which means you will frequently hear small planes flying overhead.
town comparison vs.General comments  
Hudson lies a few miles to the south and it is much more of a tourist community. New Richmond's population reflects the surrounding farming community and a less transient population. Nearby River Falls is a much larger community and it seems more hectic and chaotic. River Falls also seems as if it wants to be bigger than it is, while the city (and residents) of New Richmond seem to happy with what they've got. It makes for a much more content and friendly town.New Richmond is a comfortable small-town. It's only about 40 miles from the Twin Cities, so it's an easy commute if you need something from the Big City. But most of the residents seem happy to be living there and their affection for the town can be contagious. The town boasts a small airport and a thriving business community and maybe that's part of the reason the town feels vibrant and not like some smaller towns that seem as if they'd blow away in the first big storm.  
New Richmond, Wisconsin population: 8375

How many black people live in New Richmond? How many white people?
Number of White People7994Percentage of White people95.5%
Number of Black People169Percentage of Black people2%
Number of Hispanic People175Percentage of Hispanic people2%
Number of Asian People98Percentage of Asian people1.2%
Number of American Indian People108Percentage of American Indian people1.3%

Note: Numbers may add up to >100% because some people are more than one race.

New Richmond, Wisconsin

Percent college grads: 21.7%
Percent grad school grads: 6.5%
Unemployment rate: 8.7
Median house value: 171400
Median income: 54439


How many singles in New Richmond?

Single men ages 20-34Single women ages 20-34Ratio of single men to women age
20-34
5086300.81men for each woman
Single men ages 35-44Single women ages 35-44Ratio of single men to women age
35-44
1712100.82men for each woman
Single men ages 45-54Single women ages 45-54Ratio of single men to women age
45-54
1611950.83men for each woman


Crimes in New Richmond, Wisconsin
CrimesAbsolute numbersAverage percentage chance of being a victim in
by typeof crimesOne YearFive Years
Murders00%0%
Robberies00%0%
Aggr. Assault00%0%
Burglary151%3%
Auto Theft50%0%

Weather History for New Richmond, Wisconsin


New Richmond, Wisconsin Basic Temperatue and Weather (30 year averages)
MonthNumber of Days below zero (degrees)Number of Days 0-20's (degrees)Number of Days 20's (degrees)Number of Days 30's (degrees)Number of Days 40's (degrees)Number of Days 50's (degrees)Number of Days 60's (degrees)Number of Days 70's (degrees)Number of Days 80's (degrees)Number of Days 90's+ (degrees)
January00310000000
February00821000000
March00071950000
April000001317000
May00000072400
June000000010200
July00000000310
August00000000310
September00000042420
October000001318000
November00081660000
December001813000000
Average year00574935374658840
Realistic temperatures, taking into account precipitation, amount of sunlight during the day, winds during the day, and humidity during hot days.

MonthNumber of Days below zero (degrees)Number of Days 0-20's (degrees)Number of Days 20's (degrees)Number of Days 30's (degrees)Number of Days 40's (degrees)Number of Days 50's (degrees)Number of Days 60's (degrees)Number of Days 70's (degrees)Number of Days 80's (degrees)Number of Days 90's+ (degrees)
January03100000000
February02800000000
March010165000000
April00051780000
May000001318000
June000000131250
July00000000256
August00000000256
September00000811650
October00022180000
November09174000000
December03100000000
Average year01093316383742186012


How many hot humid days a year does New Richmond, Wisconsin have?
How many cloudy days a year does New Richmond, Wisconsin have?
How many sunny days a year does New Richmond, Wisconsin have? How sunny is it?
How many windy days a year does New Richmond, Wisconsin have? How windy is it?
See below for the answers!
MonthNumber of hot, humid daysNumber of very windy daysNumber of windy daysNumber of somewhat windy daysNumber of calm daysNumber of clear daysNumber of moderately cloudly daysNumber of somewhat cloudy daysNumber of very cloudy days
January014170092414
February016120081412
March03100082514
April03000082512
May03100073712
June9300006489
July311219008687
August23328009578
September0300009469
October03100092513
November03000062415
December00310082416
Average year63258107001004073147


(Note: Humidity, wind, and cloudcover information is based on (a) 30 year averages and in many cases (b) a large nearby weather station. If you're in an area with a lot of "micro climates" actual conditions may vary.)


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Sources of information: Census, FBI Crime Statistics, NOAA
Disclaimer: The information presented here are for the general population, assume the same rate of crime in the future, and an evenly distributed amount of crime throughout the city in question. They are not meant to accurately predict whether one person in particular will be a victim of crime. Percentages are based on the population of the city/town in question, except for burglaries, which are based on the number of households.