Richwood, West Virginia

Population 2,559

Richwood is located in Nicholas County, WV. The population is 2,559, making Richwood the 2nd largest city in Nicholas County.

There are 3 public schools in Richwood with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Richwood is low , and there are 12 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Richwood is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Richwood property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Richwood include Fenwick, Nettie and Craigsville.

Richwood Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 17.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 68.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.5%

Crime Rate

24.49% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 91
  • Violent Crimes: 30
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 122
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

71.12% Higher than national avg.
  • 12 offenders in Richwood
  • 46.89 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

24 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 6
  • Tanks & Spills: 15

Unemployment

Very High 5.1%
  • West Virginia unemployment average: 4.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Richwood, WV and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Richwood's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Richwood, WV

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $532
  • 1 Bedroom: $536
  • 2 Bedrooms: $705
  • 3 Bedrooms: $969
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,028

Zip Codes

26261

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Environmental Hazards

24 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Richwood, WV has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Richwood, WV is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.32 Average
    Richwood, WV is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 31.02°
  • February 34.15°
  • March 43.15°
  • April 54.2°
  • May 65.59°
  • June 68.46°
  • July 71.47°
  • August 70.95°
  • September 64.88°
  • October 53.27°
  • November 43.38°
  • December 35.45°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Richwood, WV

Earthquakes
Richwood, WV has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Richwood, WV has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Richwood, WV has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Richwood, WV has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Richwood, WV: $27,903

Unemployment

Unemployment in Richwood is 5.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 60.77%
White Collar - 39.23%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin
  • Sen. Shelley Moore Capito
  • Sen. Joe Manchin III

City Representatives

  • Evan Jenkins

Neighborhood Info

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4 Cemeteries view all

3 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Richwood, WV

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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