Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Richwood is a small town in Ohio with a population of 2,303. Residents earn $52,422 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Richwood receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Richwood has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Richwood is $52,422, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 11.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Richwood is $161,500, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $876 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Richwood is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 45 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,729 per 100,000, 39% above the national average.
7.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Richwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches, including 24.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,422 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,947 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,424 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $106,735 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,580 |
| County GDP | $6,200M |
| Restaurants | 95 |
| Healthcare | 91 |
| Retail | 132 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,685 |
| 120% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.76% |
| Commute Time | 29.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
| Census Median | $161,500 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $245,045 |
| Median List Price | $159,900 |
| Median List Price | $159,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $152 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.3% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $876 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,685 |
| 120% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.76% |
| Obesity | 43.0% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% |
| Depression | 27.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,567/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Total Violent | 44.7/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 44.7/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,729.3/100K |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 268.5/100K |
| Theft | 2,460.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.5 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 946 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,857/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4274°N, 83.2944°W |
| County FIPS | 39159 |
Winner: Republican by 29.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.3% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,857/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 91 |
| Restaurants | 95 |
| Retail Stores | 132 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 29.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |