panoramio - Idawriter (6), 2007
New Richmond’s story
90 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2007 and 5 maps from 1912 on.
- 1936New Richmond is settled
New RichmondWV
23 people live in this town, settled in 1936.
Photo: Idawriter · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
23
Census survey, 2020–24
Land area
0 sq mi
Is New Richmond a good place to live?
100% of residents live below the poverty line in New Richmond, above both West Virginia’s towns (16%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare, none has a higher share of homes lived in by their owners than New Richmond. New Richmond has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
23 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to New Richmond: who provides what
New Richmond is unincorporated, so Wyoming County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerAppalachian Power17.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterRavencliff Mcgraws Saulsville PSD2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesWyoming CountyWyoming County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn West Virginia you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWyoming Clerk of the County CommissionWyoming County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP code2486724867 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 New Richmond.
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: very high risk in New Richmond, mostly inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 97% of U.S. communities. 83% of New Richmond’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 10%. Federal disaster aid has reached households in New Richmond after 6 declared disasters, most recently in 2025.
97risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
The climate in New Richmond brings four seasons and pleasant summers
Expect July afternoons of 84° and January nights of 24°, with about 20 inches of snow a winter.
20″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–45°
Spring41–67°
Summer61–83°
Fall44–67°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 16
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
New Richmond stands out in West Virginia and nationally, with more of its adults who have diabetes
In New Richmond, 23% of adults worry about having enough food. Of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than New Richmond.
| New Richmond | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 24% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 18% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 16% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 17% | 14% |
32 measures vs. West Virginia
0 better14 too close to call18 worse
| What stands out | New Richmond | WV |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 32.2% | 19.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 16.7% | 10.6% |
| More smokers | 28.3% | 19.3% |
Welch Community Hospital
10.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
$285Kmedian sale price
0
homes sold in June
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about New Richmond
14pages on New Richmond
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of New Richmond; the nearest are
West Virginia University Institute of TechnologyUniversity or college · Public · Beckley21.6 mi$8,424 in-state tuitionNew River Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Beaver23.4 mi$5,156 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 New Richmond residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across West Virginia.
About New Richmond
Community in West Virginia, US
New Richmond is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 193 (down from 238 at the 2010 census). The community is the site of Wyoming East High School.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,365 ft
- ZIP code
- 24867
Questions about New Richmond
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is New Richmond, WV a good place to live?
New Richmond has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.