USDA Eligibility Boundaries for Ritchie, West Virginia Ritchie QR code


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There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. 100% of Ritchie County is eligible for rural development USDA home loans.


The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Ritchie county is rated a 2. The average temperature during the month of June is 73.7℉ and the average temperature in January is 32.4℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 67% and the area covered by water is 0.02%. The overall influence score for Ritchie is 6.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Ritchie, West Virginia with a blue border. There are no significant USDA regional restrictions in this county. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.

Or you can continue searching for homes listed for sale in neighboring county. From county center to center Pleasants is 23 kilometers to the north, Wirt is 32 kilometers to the south west and Doddridge is 32 kilometers to the east.

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County level USDA loan eligibility boundaries for Ritchie, West Virginia



Ritchie County is located in the rural, mountainous region of West Virginia. According to the 2010 United States Census, the population of Ritchie County was 10,449. The median age of the population is 42 and the median household income is $43,102.

The majority of the population is White (96.6%), followed by Black or African-American (2%), American Indian and Alaska Native (0.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.5%). The largest religious affiliation is Christian with 84%.

Ritchie County has a poverty rate of 17.8%, which is higher than the national average. The unemployment rate in Ritchie County stands at 8%.

The housing market in Ritchie County is characterized by older homes with an average age of 37 years. Most homes are single family dwellings (81%) with a median value of $94,400. Renters make up 19% of the total housing units and have a median rent of $731 per month.

In terms of transportation, most residents rely on personal vehicles for their daily commute. Public transportation options are limited in Ritchie County.


Ritchie, West Virginia
Rural homes in Ritchie, West Virginia
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USDA Rural Development programs are delivered through eleven offices in West Virginia. For more information, please contact the specific program area or the office nearest to you.

State Office
1550 Earl Core Road, Suite 101
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-4860 | (855) 859-1834 fax
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