Richwood Ohio Map

About Richwood, Ohio

Richwood is a locality in Union County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,332. The population density is 716.1 people per km². Richwood is located at 40.4264°N, 83.2969°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43344.

Richwood rests in a landscape of generous, rolling farmland, where the earth exhales a quiet strength under the wide Ohio sky. It lies 13.6 miles north-north-east of Marysville, OH (from Marysville, OH: bearing 16°T), and is situated 5.9 miles west-south-west of Prospect. The fields, a patchwork of emerald and gold depending on the season, stretch towards horizons softened by the distant whisper of trees. Here, the air often carries the scent of turned soil and the sweet, clean aroma of ripening corn, a fragrance that clings to the gentle slopes of the terrain. Evenings bring a particular kind of light, a luminous, almost buttery glow that bleeds across the western sky, imbuing the silos and barns with a transient, ethereal beauty. The very way the clouds drift, slow and deliberate, seems to echo the unhurried pulse of life in Richwood. The history of Richwood is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Union County, a legacy that continues to shape its economy. For generations, the land has provided, feeding families and fueling the local grain elevators that punctuate the landscape with their utilitarian grace. This dedication to the soil has fostered a resilient community, one that understands the cycles of planting and harvest, and the enduring value of hard work. While the larger industries of the world may hum elsewhere, Richwood maintains its identity through a grounded prosperity, a testament to the enduring appeal of a life lived close to the earth and its predictable, yet always surprising, generosity. The quietude of Richwood is not an emptiness, but a fullness of seasoned experience.

About This Richwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Richwood, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.426448, -83.296863. 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 Richwood and Union County.

Detailed location data for Richwood includes the ZIP code (43344), telephone area code (614), county seat of Union County (Marysville), and school district assignment (North Union 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 Richwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.