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Richwood, WV

Richwood, WV.

Population: 2,760 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Richwood, WV is $60,760 — down 11.2% over the past year. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, landslide, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$60,760

Typical home value

-11.2%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$60,760
1-year appreciation
-11.2%
3-year appreciation
-5.6%
5-year appreciation
+6.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2024)
$77,748
House Price Index (state)
348.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
10
New listings (monthly)
3

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$806/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$811/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$991/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,229/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,337/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.7 : 1
Schools include
Cherry River Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Low · avalanche: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 74% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
84.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.5 in
Annual snowfall
29.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Gauley River National Recreation Area (23 mi)
National parks include
Gauley River National Recreation Area, New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, Bluestone National Scenic River
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Richwood Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) (28 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
LEWISGALE HOSPITAL ALLEGHANY, CAMC GREENBRIER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, INC, BECKLEY VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+22 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1953
Housing built before 1970
70.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.5%
Median annual property tax
$413
Households with broadband internet
63.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,822
Average weekly wage
$980
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Mining, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RichwoodState medianUS median
Typical home value$60,760$146,801$288,527
Median annual property tax$413$633$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Richwood, WV?
$60,760.
What is typical rent in Richwood, WV?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $991/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Richwood, WV?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, landslide, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Richwood, WV?
Risk to homes is higher than 74% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Richwood, WV?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Richwood, WV?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Richwood, WV?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Richwood, WV?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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