Richland Township, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
14,598 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,390 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$214,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$483 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$669 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Belmont County
2
Wheeling Metro Area
3
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Belmont County
1
Wheeling Metro Area
2
Ohio
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 29
Feb 2 5 31
Mar 3 3 40
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 43
Dec 3 4 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, OH State Senate District 30, OH State House District 95, OH
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Schools

St Clairsville High School
1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
St Clairsville Middle School
1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
St Clairsville Elementary School
2 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Belmont College
3 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Ohio University-Eastern Campus
4 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Ohio Valley Medical Center
10 miles, SE • 2.3 star
East Ohio Regional Hospital
10 miles, E • 1.4 star
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
12 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Wheeling Hospital
12 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Airports

Pittsburgh International Airport
46 miles, E • 3.2 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
65 miles, N • 1.4 star
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
81 miles, E • 1 star
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