At a Glance
Median Income
$52,422
$35,947 per capita
Home Value
$161,500
Zillow: $256,088
Median Rent
$876/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
17.1% smoking rate
How Richwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Richwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Richwood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Richwood residents earn a median household income of $52,422 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,947. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,580 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richwood is $161,500 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,088. Median rent is $876/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Education
7.3% of adults in Richwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richwood has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,303
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,857/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,422
Per Capita$35,947
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$6,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,424
Housing
A+
Home Value$161,500
Rent$876
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$256,088
Housing Units1,026
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death5,567/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation946 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Richwood was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.