Richmond Ohio Map

About Richmond, Ohio

Richmond is a locality in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 640. The population density is 372.7 people per km². Richmond is located at 40.4334°N, 80.7717°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43944.

Richmond unfolds across rolling Ohio hills, a landscape defined by broad, fertile valleys and the gentle, persistent curves of the land. It lies 25.7 miles north of Wheeling, WV (from Wheeling, WV: bearing 354°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west of Weirton. The air here, especially in the quietude of early morning, carries the clean scent of turned earth and the distant whisper of wind through mature oaks. Houses, many with porches that seem to invite lingering, are spaced generously, their gardens blooming with the determined colors of seasonal flowers. The sky above Richmond often stretches in vast, unbroken expanses, a canvas for the fleeting dramas of cloud formations and the slow descent of the sun, which can cast a warm, honeyed light over the undulating terrain. The history of Richmond is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Jefferson County, a legacy evident in the weathered barns and the patchwork of fields that still dominate the surrounding countryside. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil, established a community that has long valued hard work and neighborly support. While the precise nature of its economic backbone has shifted over time, remnants of its industrial past can still be observed in the sturdy brick buildings that stand as quiet sentinels to bygone eras. Today, Richmond maintains a character that is both grounded and welcoming, a place where the pace of life allows for genuine connection and a deep appreciation for the enduring rhythms of the seasons.

About This Richmond Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Richmond, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.4334, -80.771748. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Richmond and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Richmond includes the ZIP code (43944), telephone area code (740), county seat of Jefferson County (Steubenville), and school district assignment (Edison Local School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Richmond is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.