Ritchie County, WV
Living in Ritchie County
Bikeability12
Walkability38
Commute43
Public Transit15
Affordability100
Public Safety100
Airports12
Hospitals45
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools60
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.8kPopulation-670 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
69%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate51%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office22%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$97kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$427Median Monthly Rent+$85 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
LP gas4%
Utility gas76%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ritchie County
United States45
West Virginia21
Property Crime in Ritchie County
United States48
West Virginia20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (22%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump84%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 9 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ritchie County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding64
Tornado14
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ritchie County, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ritchie County, WV
The Highland School
9 miles, N
Parkersburg Christian School
24 miles, W
Parkersburg Catholic High School
25 miles, W
Normantown Christian Ltd
26 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Ritchie County, WV
Marietta College
26 miles, NW
Ohio Valley University
27 miles, W
Salem University
28 miles, E
West Virginia Wesleyan College
47 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ritchie County, WV
Minnie Hamilton Health System
18 miles, S
Sistersville General Hospital
27 miles, N
Selby General Hospital
27 miles, NW
Camden Clark Medical Center
27 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Ritchie County, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
46 miles, E
Yeager Airport
62 miles, SW
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
98 miles, SW
Greenbrier Valley Airport
98 miles, S