Ritchie County, WV

Living in Ritchie County

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Bikeability 12
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Walkability 38
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Commute 43
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 100
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Airports 12
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 32
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Schools 60
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Residents

9.8k Population -670 (2010–19)
47  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
11% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
69% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate51%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office22%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$97k Median Home Value +$27k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$427 Median Monthly Rent +$85 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home20%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier29%

Home Value

Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
LP gas4%
Utility gas76%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ritchie County

United States45
West Virginia21

Property Crime in Ritchie County

United States48
West Virginia20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (22%)(75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump84%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 9
Feb 33 3 6
Mar 41 4 3
Apr 52 3 1
May 62 5 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 44 3 1
Dec 34 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ritchie County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding64
Tornado14
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ritchie County, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ritchie County, WV

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The Highland School
9 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Ritchie County, WV

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Marietta College
26 miles, NW
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Salem University
28 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Ritchie County, WV

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Selby General Hospital
27 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Ritchie County, WV

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Yeager Airport
62 miles, SW
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