West Virginia
Richwood is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 2,617. Residents earn $33,614 per year, which is 55% below the national average.
Based on current data, Richwood receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Richwood has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Richwood is $33,614, 55% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 19.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Richwood is $67,600, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $630 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Richwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches, including 100.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $33,614 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,310 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $979 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,288 |
| Unemployment | 10.3% |
| 186% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.9% |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 827 |
| County GDP | $883M |
| Restaurants | 59 |
| Healthcare | 67 |
| Retail | 94 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,314 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.42% |
| Commute Time | 38.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
| Census Median | $67,600 |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $75,433 |
| Census Median Rent | $630 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,314 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.42% |
| Obesity | 42.7% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.1% |
| Heart Disease | 7.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.6% |
| Asthma | 12.9% |
| COPD | 11.1% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.1% |
| Depression | 34.5% |
| Mental Distress | 25.1% |
| Physical Distress | 18.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 14,497/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 55.8 inches |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 100.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,186 ft (666 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,625/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2224°N, 80.5380°W |
| County FIPS | 54067 |
Winner: Republican by 60.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.0% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,625/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Restaurants | 59 |
| Retail Stores | 94 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 38.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |