Richwood, West Virginia

About Richwood

Richwood, WV is a small town located in central West Virginia with an estimated population of 1,607.

Officially, Richwood is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.61 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 998 residents per square mile.

📰 Richwood News Today

• Stephanie Carden Obituary (1973 - 2026) - Webster Springs, WV - Charleston Gazette-Mail Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Obituary for Kimberly Rader Davis Funeral Home and Onsite Crematory · Jan 28
• Volunteers, State Police press on in search for missing Richwood woman WCHS · Jun 27
• Silver alert issued for missing Richwood woman with dementia WBOY.com · Jun 23
• Search continues for Richwood woman missing for over a week wvmetronews.com · Jun 26

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Richwood Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Richwood — but the West Virginia one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 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 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Richwood

• CB's Hole in the Wall — pizza
• Oddfeller's Fine Foods
• Rosewood Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• The Oakfor Diner — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Bloomfield · Art gallery
• Richwood Area Chamber of Commerce · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Richwood

• Cranberry Back Country reviews ★
• Cranberry Wildlife Management Area reviews ★
• Pratt Field reviews ★
• Richwood City Park reviews ★
• Richwood Community Garden reviews ★
• Sterling Spencer Memorial Sculpture Garden reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Richwood

• Cherry River Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Richwood

🏘️ Nearby Communities