Richwood, WV
Living in Richwood
Bikeability
22
Walkability
60
Commute
37
Public Transit
24
Affordability
100
Public Safety
43
Airports
3
Hospitals
51
Colleges
51
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.1k
Population
-302 (2010–19)
47 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
13%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
61%
Family Households
-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate46%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$29k
Median Household Income
+$4.5k (2010–19)
74%
Above Poverty
+6% (2010–19)
30 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K38%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector64%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office13%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van82%
Walked6%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$41k
Median Home Value
+$3.6k (2010–19)
1%
Built 2000 or Later
$341
Median Monthly Rent
+$59 (2010–19)
51%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier44%
Home Value
Less than $50K64%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas69%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Richwood
United States45
West Virginia21
Nicholas County69
Property Crime in Richwood
United States48
West Virginia20
Nicholas County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 4 | 17 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 13 |
| Mar | 38 | 4 | 9 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 31 | 4 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Richwood
Inland Flooding48
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Richwood, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Richwood, WV
Summersville Sda School
16 miles, NW
New Life Christian Academy
17 miles, W
Trinity Baptist Academy
22 miles, NW
Lewisburg Baptist Academy
29 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Richwood, WV
Appalachian Bible College
44 miles, SW
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
47 miles, SW
West Virginia Wesleyan College
56 miles, N
University of Charleston
59 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Richwood, WV
Summersville Regional Medical Center
17 miles, W
Webster County Memorial Hospital
19 miles, N
Pocahontas Memorial Hospital
23 miles, E
Greenbrier Valley Medical Center
31 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Richwood, WV
Greenbrier Valley Airport
26 miles, S
Yeager Airport
58 miles, W
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
69 miles, SE
North Central West Virginia Airport
76 miles, N