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Richwood, WV
B-
Population: 2,604
Home Price: $68,300
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Overview
Richwood is a small town in the state of West Virginia with a population of 2,604. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Richwood has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
35.0 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Richwood, WV
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Richwood
West Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$17,252
$24,785
$32,693
Median Household Income
$28,958
$47,861
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
15.7%
8.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
20.3%
16.4%
10.5%
Age
Richwood
West Virginia
United States
Median Age
45.3
43.8
42.3
Gender
Richwood
West Virginia
United States
Male
44.5%
49.2%
49.8%
Female
55.5%
50.8%
50.2%
Race
Richwood
West Virginia
United States
White
97.0%
92.7%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.3%
3.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.1%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
0.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
1.7%
2.5%
5.2%
Housing Information
Richwood
West Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$68,300
$106,257
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$362
$519
$801
Family Households
39.3%
39.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
46.5%
46.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
78.4%
73.3%
72.9%
Renters
21.6%
26.7%
27.1%
Education
Richwood
West Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
7.2%
9.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
40.5%
40.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
33.5%
17.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
1.5%
7.2%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
10.1%
9.6%
15.0%
Proficiency
Richwood
West Virginia
United States
Mathematics
25.5%
39.6%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
NA%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Richwood
West Virginia
United States
Murder
NA
5.0
3.0
Rape
NA
25.4
38.0
Robbery
NA
19.5
40.7
Assault
NA
172.6
188.5
Property Crime
Richwood
West Virginia
United States
Burglary
NA
200.9
336.1
Theft
NA
1408.7
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
87.3
167.1
Arson
NA
6.7
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Richwood, WV
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
cannabis hemp
teas
chicken sandwich
burgers
mcdonalds
burger
beer
football
golf
basketball
disc golf
exercise psychology
outdoors
hockey
baseball
archaeology
painting
nature
art gallery
poetry
nfts
craft
artists
disc golf
computers
outdoors
sports
entertainers
hub
sports
nature
picnic
mountains
mountain
zippo lighters
shampoo conditioner
walmart
lowes
mcdonalds
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