About Ritchie County

Ritchie is a county in the Parkersburg Metropolitan area. It has a population of 8,507 and a population density of 22, which is 77% below the national average. It has a median age of 47, which is 3 years above the Parkersburg Metro median age and 8 years above the national average.


Ritchie County has a median home value of $105,902, which is 31% below the Metro average.The average rent of $823 is 9% below the metro average rent and 61% below the national average rent The average household income in Ritchie County is $48,973 , which is 11% below the Metro average household income and 37% below the national average of household income.

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$105,902Median Home Value
$153,999 Parkersburg Metro Area
$823Median Rent
$901 Parkersburg Metro Area

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Ritchie County's population is made up of 56% married, 25% single, 11% divorced and 8% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 46%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 22%. Homeowners make up 84% of the population in Ritchie County.

8,507Population
87,628 Parkersburg Metro Area
22Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
47 Median Age
44 Parkersburg Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Ritchie County is $27,997. The Median Household Income is $48,973

$27,997Income Per Capita
$33,264 Parkersburg Metro Area
$48,973Median Household Income
$54,906 Parkersburg Metro Area
20% Poverty Rate
13% Parkersburg Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
5% Parkersburg Metro Area
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Amenities in Ritchie County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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$105,902Median Home Value
$153,999 Parkersburg Metro Area
$823Median Rent
$901 Parkersburg Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Parkersburg Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
16%
Home Owners
84%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Cairo crime index is 56 which is lower than the national average.

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Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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