Rich Creek, Virginia

About Rich Creek

Rich Creek, VA is a tiny community located in western Virginia, home to 734 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Rich Creek is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.82 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 895 residents per square mile.

📰 Rich Creek News Today

• Rich Creek mayor seen on scene just before arrest at train derailment near West Virginia border, mayor gives statement WSLS · Apr 29
• The town of Rich Creek has a government again. For a while, at least. Cardinal News · Oct 16
• James A. Hudkins Obituary Jun 4, 2026 Morgan Funeral Home · Jun 4
• Va. Mayor Arrested After Allegedly Showing Up Drunk to Train Derailment Scene People.com · Apr 30
• Small-town Virginia mayor arrested for allegedly showing up drunk to scene of train derailment New York Post · Apr 29

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Rich Creek Unique

• The only place in America named Rich Creek — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in western Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Rich Creek

• Pizza Plus — pizza
• Queen's Pizza and Subs — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Rich Creek

🏘️ Nearby Communities