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Richland Township’s story
Richland Township in pictures
The archive holds 4 maps from 1905 on.
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Richland TownshipOH
A town of 14,307.
9 bordering townsMap →
Great Western Schoolhouse · Photo: Bwsmith84 · CC BY 3.0
Population
14,307
2025 Census estimate · −2.5% since 2020
Median home value
$226K
Census ACS
Household income
$77K
median
Median age
43.1
years
Jobs based here
7,923
A job hub
TownGrade
B
#509 of 987 in OH
Is Richland Township a good place to live?
Richland Township grades B overall, ranked 509th of 987 in Ohio, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. Its schools rank ahead of 82% of Ohio towns and natural-hazard risk is low. Its lowest everyday mark is in health: residents are less healthy than 72% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. A typical home there costs about $226K, 3.9 years of the Wheeling metro’s $57K median household income. 24% of working residents work locally in Richland Township, against 6.8% in Ohio’s towns and 8% across U.S. towns. Richland Township is home to Ohio University-Eastern Campus. Richland Township has 3 places on the National Register.
What makes Richland Township stand out
Where Richland Township beats most towns.
Natural hazardsA
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
St Clairsville-Richland City schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| St Clairsville Elementary School | PK–4 | 621 |
| St. Mary's Central School | PK–8 | 120 |
| St Clairsville Middle School | 5–8 | 497 |
SchoolsA−
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
Great Western SchoolhouseHistoryA−
3 historic places
3 places on the National Register
Listed for their history, architecture or both.
A job hub
Every workday, about 6,657 people come to Richland Township for work
Where Richland Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
7,923jobs based in Richland Township
24%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Richland Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Richland Township is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 10% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →SchoolsA−Open →HealthWheeling Hospital 11.4 miles awayCOpen →Cost of livingC+Open →Jobs & income$77K median household income; 7,923 jobs based hereBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.3 of 20; 5.6% of households have no car; 2.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors6 miles of trails; 1% conserved landC−Open →History3 places on the National RegisterA−Open →Civic life3.7 library visits per residentBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Richland Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Richland Township, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSt. Clairsville, City of PWS3 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers87% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Richland Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Belmont County Board of ElectionsBelmont County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2026
ZIP codes43950, 43906, 43933, 4392843950 93% · 43906 2% · 43933 2% · 43928 2%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Richland Township.
Richland Township draws workers from St. Clairsville and beyond and has better schools than Mead Township or any other neighbor.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
About one in four working residents works right in Richland Township
7,923 jobs are based in Richland Township, 1.5 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in. 33% of working residents cross a state line to work.
About one in 4 of Richland Township’s working residents works in town. Richland Township’s average trip to work is 22 minutes. The top destinations are Wheeling (14%), St.
24%work in town
| Richland Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 9.7% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Richland Township24%
Wheeling14%
St. Clairsville12%
Martins Ferry3%
Columbus2%
12 mi
median commute distance
7,923
jobs based in Richland Township
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 58% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsA−
Richland Township earns an A− for schools
Its A− is the best School Grade on its borders; Mead Township (B+) is next.
Its public schools are run by the St Clairsville-Richland City school district. Two of its 6 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is St Clairsville High School, with 501 students.
82%of OH districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Clairsville Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 | 621 | A− |
| St Clairsville High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 501 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Very low risk in Richland Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 90% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 8 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Richland Township.
10risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesLightning
8
paid flood claims since 1978
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthC
Richland Township earns a C for health
41% of adults have high blood pressure in Richland Township. Richland Township beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 30% of adults get no exercise outside work in Richland Township.
28%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Richland Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 28% | 25% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better29 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Richland Township | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 8.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.1% | 7.1% |
| More adults with high cholesterol | 40.8% | 36.7% |
Wheeling Hospital
11.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
38th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
In Richland Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Richland Township has chilly winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Richland Township is 83°F.
15″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–39°
Spring40–62°
Summer60–82°
Fall43–64°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer children than Ohio overall
Children under 18 are 16% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 24% of residents (18% statewide). Richland Township has lost 2.5% of its people since 2020, down to 14,307 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 25% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Ohio.
43.1median age · OH 39.7
| Richland Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% | 22% | 22% |
| Median age | 43.1 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
Richland TownshipOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma9%
High school40%
Some college15%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s16%
Graduate10%
Women and men · all residents
41% women, 59% men
About 144 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±1.6 points). Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women. Among residents 35 to 44, 72% are men (OH 50%). Median age: women 51.8, men 40.1.
| Richland Township | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.6% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.7% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.1% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.1% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.5% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.2% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.6% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.1% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.2% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 39.8% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 15.3% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.3% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 15.6% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.7% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
OutdoorsC−
Conserved land covers 0.6% of Richland Township
5.5 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. The biggest park or preserve is Memorial Park, at 57 acres.
#572for trails in OH
| Richland Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.6% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
0.6%
conserved · 221 of 37,399 acres
5.5 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Memorial Park | — | 57 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 79 attractions →Meadowcroft Rockshelter and 9 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Richland Township. Close and well known come first.
27 mi MuseumMeadowcroft Rockshelter
14 mi Ancient siteGrave Creek Mound
10 mi Stadium & arenaWesBanco Arena
14 mi GardenOglebay Park
10 mi MuseumWest Virginia Independence Hall
26 mi MuseumFort SteubenSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Meadowcroft Rockshelter: Lee Paxton, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grave Creek Mound: Shonebrooks, CC0 · WesBanco Arena: Jgera5 at English Wikipedia, CC0 · Oglebay Park: Morganismysheltie (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · West Virginia Independence Hall: Nyttend, Public domain · Fort Steuben: Judy Bratten, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Richland Township
18pages on Richland Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Richland Township
Belmont CollegeCommunity college · Public · Richland TownshipIn town$4,698 in-state tuitionOhio University-Eastern CampusUniversity or college · Public · Richland TownshipIn town$6,362 in-state tuitionWest Virginia Northern Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Wheeling, WV10 mi$4,706 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Richland Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
College town
Ohio University-Eastern Campus calls Richland Township home
2 colleges in town.
Ohio University-Eastern Campus871 students on campus
- Admission
- Open
- Net price
- $3,925
- Graduate
- 21%
- Admission
- Open
- Net price
- $6,995
- Graduate
- 43%
College Scorecard · IPEDS
Landmarks
3 places in Richland Township on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Richland Township’s neighbors
9 towns share a border with Richland Township.
It grades higher overall than all 3 graded towns on its borders; Mead Township (B−) comes closest.
Smith TownshipColerain TownshipPultney TownshipUnion TownshipMead TownshipWheeling TownshipNeffsGlencoePease TownshipRichland Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Township | #509 | B | C+ | — | A− | C |
| Smith Township | — | — | B− | — | C+ | C− |
| Colerain Township | #874 | C− | B+ | — | B | C− |
| Pultney Township | #837 | C | A | — | B+ | D− |
| Union Township | — | — | C+ | — | C+ | D |
| Mead Township | #566 | B− | B+ | — | B+ | C− |
| Wheeling Township | — | — | C+ | — | B | C |
| Neffs | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Smith Township, Union Township and Wheeling Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Richland Township, Smith Township, Colerain Township, Pultney Township, Union Township, Mead Township and Wheeling Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Neffs isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Richland Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Richland Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Richland Township, OH a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Richland Township grades B overall, better than 58% of U.S. towns and #509 of 987 in Ohio. It grades C for health and A− for schools.