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Richwood, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Nicholas County County
Richwood, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is Richwood a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Richwood residents earn a median household income of $33,614 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,310. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 827 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richwood is $67,600 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $75,433. Median rent is $630/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Richwood reports 453 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,219/100K.
Education
12.0% of adults in Richwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richwood has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.