About Richwood
Richwood, OH is a small town located in central Ohio with an estimated population of 2,575.
Officially, Richwood is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.24 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,077 residents per square mile.
📰 Richwood News Today
- Lyn Marie Barry Obituary (1945 - 2026) - Richwood, OH - Marion County Now Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Schedule - North Union Wildcats (Richwood, OH) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 11
- Richwood Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jul 1
- Richwood teen charged after high-speed police chase ends in rollover crash Peak of Ohio · Jul 6
- Representative Richardson Celebrates 25th Anniversary for Two Richwood Businesses Ohio House of Representatives (.gov) · Apr 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Richwood Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Richwood — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Richwood
- Chef's Parlor — american
- Depot 110 — pizza
- Smoky Bears Grill & Chill
- Kelly's Kitchen — american
- Villa — grill
- Wang's Kitchen — chinese
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Richwood
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Richwood
- North Union Elementary School
- North Union High School
- North Union Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)2,575
Rank in state#358 of 923
Land area1.24 sq mi
Density2,077/sq mi
Coordinates40.4274, -83.2944