Richwood, West Virginia

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Population in 2022: 1,640 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -33.8%
 
Males: 722  (44.0%)
Females: 918  (56.0%)
Median resident age:

45.0 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip codes: 26261.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $30,464 (it was $21,620 in 2000)
Richwood:

$30,464
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,873 (it was $12,213 in 2000)

Richwood city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $72,337 (it was $33,200 in 2000)
Richwood:

$72,337
WV:

$155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $70,248; detached houses: $69,902; mobile homes: $62,952

Median gross rent in 2022: $591.

March 2022 cost of living index in Richwood: 83.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 30.6%
(30.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 75.0% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 81.2% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Richwood, WV (2022)
    • 2,48597.8%White alone
    • 190.7%Two or more races
    • 60.2%Asian alone
    • 60.2%Hispanic
    • 30.1%Black alone

Races in Richwood detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of West Virginia and other state lists, there were 11 registered sex offenders living in Richwood, West Virginia as of May 11, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Richwood is 186 to 1.



Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.65
West Virginia average:

1.95
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Ancestries: Irish (22.9%), American (20.1%), German (18.5%), English (17.2%), Dutch (6.3%), Italian (2.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1901

Elevation: 2240 feet

Land area: 1.69 square miles.

Population density: 969 people per square mile   (low).

Richwood, West Virginia map

7 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.3%
West Virginia:

1.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $857 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $298 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Charleston, WV (60.2 miles , pop. 53,421).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Greensboro, NC (153.5 miles , pop. 223,891).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (314.3 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Fenwick, WV (1.6 miles),
Nettie, WV (2.9 miles ),
Craigsville, WV (3.1 miles ),
Camden-on-Gauley, WV (3.2 miles),
Cowen, WV (3.6 miles ),
Quinwood, WV (3.8 miles ),
Tioga, WV (3.9 miles),
Summersville, WV (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 38.22 N, Longitude: 80.54 W

Area code: 304

Distribution of median household income in Richwood, WV in 2022
Distribution of house value in Richwood, WV in 2022
Richwood satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $65,000
  • 2021: 4 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $77,300
  • 2019: 5 buildings, average cost: $68,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Richwood, WV residents
Average permit cost in Richwood, WV
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.0%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Historical population in Richwood, WV
Historical housing units in Richwood, WV
Most common industries in Richwood, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.3%)
  • Educational services (11.3%)
  • Wood products (6.8%)
  • Construction (6.3%)
  • Public administration (6.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Wood products (12.6%)
  • Construction (11.6%)
  • Public administration (8.6%)
  • Educational services (8.3%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (6.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.9%)
  • Personal & laundry services (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.6%)
  • Educational services (14.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (9.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.3%)
  • Gasoline stations (4.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
Most common occupations in Richwood, WV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.5%)
  • Cashiers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Construction laborers (5.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.8%)
  • Food processing workers (4.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.5%)
  • Plant and system operators (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (7.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.2%)

Average climate in Richwood, West Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Richwood, West Virginia average temperatures Richwood, West Virginia average precipitation Richwood, West Virginia humidity Richwood, West Virginia wind speed Richwood, West Virginia snowfall Richwood, West Virginia sunshine Richwood, West Virginia clear and cloudy days

Richwood, West Virginia environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 43.7. This is significantly better than average.

City:

43.7
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 26.2. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 22.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.2
U.S.:

33.3

Earthquake activity:

Richwood-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 26% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 143.3 miles away from Richwood center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 124.7 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 185.1 miles away from Richwood center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 226.1 miles away from Richwood center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 136.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 236.0 miles away from Richwood center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Nicholas County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 12, Landslides: 5, Hurricanes: 3, Mudslides: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Richwood topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Richwood:

  • NICHOLAS COUNTY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (18 FOURTH STREET)
  • RICHWOOD HOSPITAL, D/P (75 AVENUE B)

Airports and heliports located in Richwood:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Richwood:

  • New River Community and Technical College (about 48 miles; Beckley, WV; Full-time enrollment: 2,234)
  • Concord University (about 61 miles; Athens, WV; FT enrollment: 2,698)
  • West Virginia State University (about 68 miles; Institute, WV; FT enrollment: 2,133)
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (about 70 miles; Blacksburg, VA; FT enrollment: 30,984)
  • Roanoke College (about 70 miles; Salem, VA; FT enrollment: 2,316)
  • American National University (about 70 miles; Salem, VA; FT enrollment: 2,297)
  • Virginia Western Community College (about 75 miles; Roanoke, VA; FT enrollment: 4,762)

Public high school in Richwood:

  • RICHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 1 VALLEY AVE., Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Richwood:

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Library in Richwood:

  • RICHWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $87,542; Location: 8 WHITE AVE.; 24,057 books; 599 audio materials; 534 video materials; 12 state licensed databases; 34 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Richwood: Richwood Volunteer Fire Department (A), Redi Care Incorporated Station 2 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Richwood include: Riverside Baptist Church (A), Richwood Presbyterian Church (B), Richwood Christian Church (C), LaFrank United Methodist Church (D), Holy Family Catholic Church (E), First United Methodist Church (F), First Church of God (G), First Baptist Church of Richwood (H), Church of God (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Little Laurel Creek (A), Spencer Run (B), South Fork Cherry River (C), North Fork Cherry River (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Cranberry Wilderness Outfitters (Tours & Charters; 1 Park Place).

Hotel: Four Seasons Lodge (55 East Main Street).

Birthplace of: Wayland Dean - Baseball player, Peter Brunette - Film critic, Clifton Skeen - Politician.

Nicholas County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Richwood and their reported violations in the past:

RICHWOOD WATER DEPT (Address: 4 WHITE AVENUE , Population served: 2,940, Surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2005 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-03-2005), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-03-2005), St Compliance achieved (DEC-05-2005), St Public Notif received (JAN-09-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator - In FEB-27-2014, Contaminant: DBP Stage 1. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-07-2014), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-07-2014), St Compliance achieved (APR-01-2014)
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In JUN-2010. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-31-2010), St Public Notif requested (AUG-20-2010), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-20-2010)
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In NOV-2009. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-01-2009), St Public Notif requested (MAR-16-2010), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-16-2010), St Public Notif received (JAN-20-2011)
  • Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) - In NOV-2009, Contaminant: IESWTR. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-01-2009), St Public Notif requested (MAR-16-2010), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-16-2010)
  • 16 regular monitoring violations
USFS SUMMIT LAKE (Address: 932 NORTH FORK CHERRY ROAD , Population served: 160, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
USFS SUMMIT LAKE PARK (Address: 932 NORTH FORK CHERRY ROAD , Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
USFS CRANBERRY LOWER 029 (Address: 932 NORTH FORK CHERRY ROAD , Population served: 60, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
USFS CRANBERRY UPPER 0210 (Address: 932 NORTH FORK CHERRY ROAD , Population served: 60, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
USFS BIG ROCK CAMPGROUND WELL 028 (Address: 932 NORTH FORK CHERRY ROAD , Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
USFS WOODBINE PICNIC UPPER 027 (Address: 932 NORTH FORK CHERRY ROAD , Population served: 30, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
USFS SUMMIT LAKE CAMPGROUND 0215 (Address: 932 NORTH FORK CHERRY ROAD , Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

61.1%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.5%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
87 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
2 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010
118 people in nursing homes in 2000
2 people in religious group quarters in 2000

Banks with branches in Richwood (2011 data):

  • First Community Bank: Cherry River Plaza Branch at White Avenue And Railroad Street, branch established on 1978/08/14; Richwood Branch at 16 West Main Street, branch established on 1967/10/30. Info updated 2011/07/12: Bank assets: $2,144.1 mil, Deposits: $1,561.3 mil, headquarters in Bluefield, VA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 58 total offices, Holding Company: First Community Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Richwood:

Marital status in Richwood, WV
  • Never married: 20.6%
  • Now married: 39.0%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 12.2%
  • Divorced: 26.1%

For population 25 years and over in Richwood:

  • High school or higher: 88.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
  • Unemployed: 8.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.7
West Virginia average:

11.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Richwood
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Richwood, WV (based on Nicholas County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,09646
Evangelical Protestant3,09839
Catholic4402
Other12
None17,598-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Here:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Nicholas County:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

0.77 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
This county:

7.27 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
Nicholas County:

8.42 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.22 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Nicholas County:

11.4%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Nicholas County:

31.7%
State:

31.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Nicholas County:

13.7%
West Virginia:

13.1%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

50.2%
State:

51.8%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Richwood:

43.5%
West Virginia:

49.7%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.8
West Virginia:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Richwood:

18.3%
West Virginia:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Richwood:

8.5%
West Virginia:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
Richwood:

28.6%
West Virginia:

34.8%

General health condition:
Here:

57.4%
West Virginia:

58.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Richwood:

73.1%
West Virginia:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Richwood, WV Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Local Libraries 2$7,000$42,0002$800
Solid Waste Management 1$7,453$89,4360$0
Streets and Highways 1$10,889$130,6680$0
Other Government Administration 1$2,410$28,9201$2,183
Police Protection - Officers 1$13,521$162,2520$0
Financial Administration 1$5,203$62,4361$346
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$1,386
Totals for Government 7$46,476$79,6735$4,715

Richwood government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $198,000 ($120.73)
    Solid Waste Management: $193,000 ($117.68)
    Regular Highways: $181,000 ($110.37)
    Central Staff Services: $106,000 ($64.63)
    General - Other: $31,000 ($18.90)
    General Public Buildings: $17,000 ($10.37)
    Parks and Recreation: $15,000 ($9.15)
    Libraries: $13,000 ($7.93)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $5,000 ($3.05)

Richwood government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $232,000 ($141.46)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $137,000 ($83.54)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $65,000 ($39.63)
    General Revenue - Other: $28,000 ($17.07)
    Donations From Private Sources: $11,000 ($6.71)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $6,000 ($3.66)
  • Tax - Occupation and Business License - Other: $279,000 ($170.12)
    Property: $203,000 ($123.78)
    Public Utilities Sales: $72,000 ($43.90)
    Other: $8,000 ($4.88)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $3,000 ($1.83)
    Other License: $3,000 ($1.83)

Richwood government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $274,000 ($167.07)

Businesses in Richwood, WV

  • Dairy Queen: 1
  • Rite Aid: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Richwood:

  • WYKM (1250 AM; 5 kW; RUPERT, WV; Owner: MT. STATE B. CO., INC.)
  • WOAY (860 AM; 10 kW; OAK HILL, WV; Owner: COMMISSIONED COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCAW (680 AM; 10 kW; CHARLESTON, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA RADIO CORPORATION OF CHARLESTON)
  • WSLW (1310 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WHITE SULPHUR SPRING, WV; Owner: QUORUM RADIO PARTNERS OF VIRGINIA, INC.)
  • WIWS (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WJLS (560 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
  • WVMR (1370 AM; daytime; 5 kW; FROST, WV; Owner: POCAHONTAS COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE CORP.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WWNR (620 AM; 5 kW; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: DYNASTAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTRU (830 AM; 50 kW; KERNERSVILLE, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFNR (710 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BLACKSBURG, VA; Owner: PERCEPTION MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WSVA (550 AM; 10 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Richwood:

  • WDBS (97.1 FM; SUTTON, WV; Owner: SUMMIT MEDIA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WMLJ (90.5 FM; SUMMERSVILLE, WV; Owner: GRACE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WCWV (92.9 FM; SUMMERSVILLE, WV; Owner: R-S BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WAFD (100.3 FM; WEBSTER SPRINGS, WV; Owner: J & K BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WXCF-FM (103.9 FM; CLIFTON FORGE, VA; Owner: IMPACT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKCJ (103.1 FM; LEWISBURG, WV; Owner: QUORUM RADIO PARTNERS OF VIRGINIA, INC.)
  • WCHG (107.1 FM; HOT SPRINGS, VA; Owner: POCAHONTAS COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE CORP.)
  • WCIR-FM (103.7 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WRON-FM (97.7 FM; RONCEVERTE, WV; Owner: RADIO GREENBRIER, INC.)
  • WMTD-FM (102.3 FM; HINTON, WV; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WTON-FM (94.3 FM; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: HIGH IMPACT COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WVPB (91.7 FM; BECKLEY, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WVLS (89.7 FM; MONTEREY, VA; Owner: POCAHONTAS COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE CORP.)
  • WRLB (95.3 FM; RAINELLE, WV; Owner: FAITH COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC.)
  • WIQO-FM (100.9 FM; COVINGTON, VA; Owner: WKEY, INC.)
Richwood fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Richwood fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 121ft / 36.6mTotal length
  • $1,665,000Total costs
  • 2,968Total average daily traffic
  • 181Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,699Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Richwood, WV - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 11970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Richwood, WV

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Richwood)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

34 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Call Sign: KO9454,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.700 MHz, Grant Date: 10/01/1978, Expiration Date: 10/01/2027, Registrant: Summit Media Broadcasting, LLC, 120 Main Street, Sutton, WV 26601


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Grasshopper Knob 4.7 Mi Nne (Lat: 38.265944 Lon: -80.470639), Type: Tower, Structure height: 24 m, Overall height: 30 m, Call Sign: WPJW566,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.460 MHz, 157.740 MHz, Grant Date: 10/24/2006, Expiration Date: 11/21/2016, Cancellation Date: 01/16/2007, Certifier: Fred W Cox Sr, Registrant: Two Way Radio Incoporated, Po Drawer 634, Wytheville, VA 24382, Fax: (540) 228-5053


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Route 7 & One Mile North Of (Lat: 38.236222 Lon: -80.540917), Call Sign: KVO441,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.190 MHz, Grant Date: 07/23/2015, Expiration Date: 08/16/2025, Cancellation Date: 06/01/2022, Registrant: Hope Gas, Inc, 5th Floor, Richmond, VA 23261, Phone: (804) 775-5170, Fax: (804) 771-6570, Email:

  • Lat: 38.189639 Lon: -80.409833, Call Sign: WQAX355,
    Assigned Frequencies: 30.8400 MHz, 464.012 MHz, 464.212 MHz, 469.012 MHz, Grant Date: 08/23/2004, Expiration Date: 08/23/2014, Cancellation Date: 10/25/2014, Certifier: Pierre Boursse, Registrant: Amta Spectrum Management Services, 200 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1000, Arlington, VA 22203, Phone: (703) 558-2204, Fax: (703) 276-1169, Email:

  • Grasshopper Knob 4.7 Mi Nne Of (Lat: 38.265944 Lon: -80.470639), Type: Tower, Structure height: 24 m, Overall height: 30 m, Call Sign: WQGG357,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.740 MHz, Grant Date: 10/27/2016, Expiration Date: 01/09/2027, Cancellation Date: 04/21/2021, Certifier: Jeff K Newman, Registrant: Two-Way Radio, Inc., 1300 W. Ridge St., Wytheville, VA 24382, Phone: (276) 228-2791, Fax: (276) 228-5053, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • Various Locations (Lat: 38.333444 Lon: -80.499806), Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WPNN395,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2459.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/30/2018, Expiration Date: 06/01/2028, Registrant: Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission, Grove City, OH 43123, Phone: (614) 277-1000, Fax: (614) 277-1010, Email:

  • WVAR Tower, 3 Miles North Of Richwood On Horse Ridge (Lat: 38.229944 Lon: -80.546694), Type: Tower, Structure height: 78 m, Call Sign: WQKP224,
    Assigned Frequencies: 946.000 MHz, Grant Date: 07/29/2009, Expiration Date: 10/01/2027, Certifier: Daniel Finch, Registrant: Summit Media Broadcasting, LLC, 180 Main Street, Sutton, WV 26601, Phone: (304) 765-7373

  • RICHWOOD_USF, Chestnut Street, 1 Mi Sw Of (Lat: 38.212056 Lon: -80.542694), Type: Tower, Structure height: 73.2 m, Overall height: 75 m, Call Sign: WQLB642,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6585.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/24/2009, Expiration Date: 11/24/2019, Cancellation Date: 04/09/2015, Certifier: John E Rooney, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

  • RICHWOOD CO, 72 E Main (Lat: 38.226778 Lon: -80.528139), Overall height: 10.4 m, Call Sign: WGX483,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10795.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/13/2000, Expiration Date: 08/01/2010, Cancellation Date: 02/20/2001, Registrant: ! East Pratt Street 3n12, Baltimore, MD 21202, Phone: (410) 736-7842, Fax: (410) 736-6365


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

73 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Richwood)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150J (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 60227, N60227, N-60227, Serial Number: 15070156, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 01/16/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 07/24/1995
    Registrant (Individual): Michael D Tyler, Po Box 225, Richwood, WV 26261

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 13. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 26 took place in 2015, and the least - 1 in 2004. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Richwood, WV When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (73.4%), and Outside Fires (13.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Richwood, WV
    • 13873.4%Structure Fires
    • 2513.3%Outside Fires
    • 158.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 105.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Richwood, WV
Most common first names in Richwood, WV among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James6574.0 years
John6174.9 years
Mary4581.1 years
William4373.5 years
Robert3468.9 years
Charles3274.1 years
George2476.3 years
Roy1773.0 years
Edith1573.3 years
Anna1575.3 years
Most common last names in Richwood, WV among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith3576.3 years
Spencer3078.1 years
Williams2774.9 years
Hinkle2575.2 years
Brown2373.9 years
Cutlip1778.5 years
Sparks1577.6 years
Green1483.9 years
Meadows1372.5 years
Bragg1377.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Richwood, WV
  • 80.9%Utility gas
  • 15.5%Electricity
  • 1.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.6%Wood
  • 0.4%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Richwood, WV
  • 51.3%Utility gas
  • 36.0%Electricity
  • 9.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.4%Wood


Richwood compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.

Richwood on our top lists:

  • #97 on the list of "Top 100 safest cities (lowest city-data.com crime index)"
  • #74 (26261) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the smallest percentage of taxpayers using charity contributions deductions in 2012 (pop 1,000+)"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest ground withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #77 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000"
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