Ritchie County, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
8,372 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,256 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$107,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$261 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$431 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 30
Feb 3 5 33
Mar 4 3 41
Apr 3 0 52
May 5 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 0 43
Dec 3 3 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 74% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 84%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, WV State Senate District 3, WV Delegate District 9, WV
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Schools

Harrisville Elementary
3 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Ritchie County Middle
6 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Ritchie County High School
6 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Ellenboro Elementary
6 miles, NE • 3.7 star

Colleges

Glenville State College
21 miles, S • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Minnie Hamilton Health System
18 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Selby General Hospital
27 miles, NW • 5 star
Camden Clark Medical Center
27 miles, NW • 2.3 star

Airports

Yeager Airport
62 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Greenbrier Valley Airport
98 miles, S • 1 star