Into Richmond, westbound OH43-OH152, Jefferson County, 2007
Richmond’s story
209 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1817Richmond is settled
RichmondOH
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
397
2025 Census estimate · −2.5% since 2020
Typical home
$169K
+4.2% in a year
Household income
$59K
median
Median age
56.8
years
Jobs based here
120
Balanced
Is Richmond a good place to live?
31% of residents are 65 or older in Richmond, where Ohio’s towns sit at 20% and U.S. towns at 18%. Among 994 Ohio towns, just 5 have a higher median age than Richmond. Richmond has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Richmond stand out
Where Richmond beats most towns.
Small town
397 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Richmond: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Richmond, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWintersville Village PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Richmond’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, Jefferson County Board of ElectionsJefferson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code4394443944 100%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 Richmond.
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a very low hazard risk in Richmond
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 94% of U.S. communities.
6risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
Homes in Richmond are worth about $169K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Richmond home is worth about $169,000, up 4.2% in a year, 31% below the Ohio typical home.
$169KZillow home value
Typical home value
Richmond$169K
Ohio$246K
+4.2%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Richmond, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Richmond has chilly winters and pleasant summers. Richmond’s July high is 83°F, against 84°F in Ohio’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
26″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–38°
Spring39–61°
Summer60–81°
Fall43–63°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Most of Richmond’s workers commute out: the town has 0.8 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Richmond for work: only 1% work in town. Richmond’s median household income is $59,000. The top destinations are Steubenville (15%), Weirton (5%) and Wintersville (4%).
1%work in town
| Richmond | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.3% | 6.9% | 8% |
| Median household income | $59,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Richmond1%
Steubenville15%
Weirton5%
Wintersville4%
Wheeling3%
13 mi
median commute distance
120
jobs based in Richmond
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Richmond is
Richmond beats the Ohio average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 42% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Richmond.
| Richmond | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 38% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
3 better24 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Richmond | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7% | 8.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82% | 79.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.1% | 8.7% |
Trinity Medical Center East &trinity Medical Center West
9.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 79 attractions →Acrisure Stadium and 26 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Richmond. Close and well known come first.
Big draw40 mi Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
40 mi LandmarkFort Duquesne
18 mi MuseumMeadowcroft Rockshelter
40 mi State parkPoint State Park
36 mi Ancient siteGrave Creek Mound
40 mi MuseumUSS RequinSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Acrisure Stadium: Fo2grfr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Duquesne: Sébastien Paquin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Meadowcroft Rockshelter: Lee Paxton, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Point State Park: John, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Grave Creek Mound: Shonebrooks, CC0 · USS Requin: malo, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Richmond
17pages on Richmond
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Richmond
Eastern Gateway Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Steubenville6.7 miFranciscan University of SteubenvilleUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Steubenville8.9 mi$34,100 tuition
About 2 of every 100 Richmond residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
Famous people from Richmond
3 notable people were born in Richmond.
About Richmond
Village in Ohio, United States
Richmond is a village in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States. The population was 412 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,243 ft
- ZIP code
- 43944
Questions about Richmond
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Richmond, OH a good place to live?
Richmond has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Richmond, OH known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Henry Crew and William Milligan Sloane.