Richwood, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
2,617 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$33,614 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$67,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$324 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$411 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Nicholas County
6
West Virginia
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Nicholas County
2
West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 17 28
Feb 3 13 31
Mar 4 9 39
Apr 4 3 49
May 5 0 58
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 5 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 4 3 41
Dec 4 12 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 10, WV Delegate District 48, WV
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Schools

Cherry River Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Richwood Middle School
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Panther Creek Elementary School
9 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Appalachian Bible College
44 miles, W • 1.4 star
Academy of Careers and Technology
45 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Greenbrier Valley Medical Center
31 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Greenbrier Valley Airport
26 miles, S • 1 star
Yeager Airport
58 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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