The Town FilesRichwood, Ohio
Village in Union County · population 2,222 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $180,300
- Household income
- $64,007
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 34.8
Richwood is a village of 2,222 people in Union County, Ohio. The median home is worth $180,300, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 92% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 86% of Ohio towns, quieter than 79% of Ohio towns.
How Richwood ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Richwood is worth $180,300, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $64,007, which is more affordable than 42% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $852 a month. 70.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Richwood | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,300 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $852 | $914 |
| Median household income | $64,007 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 70.3% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Richwood
| People | Richwood | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.3% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.1% | 90.9% |
Weather in Richwood
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 17.9°F. About 39.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.3 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richwood since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 10, 2002 about 8.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 45 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 14, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 12, 1972.
Severe weather in Union County since 1996
Union County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4777: Tornadoes |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
Jobs and pay in Union County
Union County had 34,660 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $74,039 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Richwood itself the ACS puts it at 8%.
Public schools in Richwood
3 public schools with 1,388 students, about 18.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Union Elementary School | PK-5 | 648 | 19.6 |
| North Union High School | 9-12 | 384 | 16.7 |
| North Union Middle School | 6-8 | 356 | 17.0 |
Towns near Richwood
- Prospect, OH6.0 mi · 1,067 people · home $164,100
- La Rue, OH11.4 mi · 676 people · home $113,600
- Ostrander, OH11.9 mi · 1,094 people · home $485,600
- West Mansfield, OH13.3 mi · 749 people · home $172,300
- Mount Victory, OH14.0 mi · 601 people · home $147,200
- Marysville, OH14.7 mi · 25,571 people · home $300,800
- Marion, OH14.8 mi · 35,999 people · home $119,500
- Delaware, OH15.1 mi · 41,302 people · home $318,400
Richwood questions
Is Richwood, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Richwood scores better for retirees than 8% of Ohio towns and quieter than 79%. 12.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.8).
How much does a house cost in Richwood?
The median owner-occupied home in Richwood is valued at $180,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,007, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $852 a month.
What is the weather like in Richwood?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 17.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.4 inches of precipitation a year and 26.3 inches of snow.
Does Richwood get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richwood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 10, 2002. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)