Richwood is located at 38°13′25″N 80°32′12″W (38.223637, -80.536676).
The Cherry River is formed at Richwood by the confluence of its north and south forks.
Some of the city is relatively flat bottom land located along the river valley while neighborhoods are located on steep adjoining hillsides.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.67 square miles (4.33 km²), of which, 1.61 square miles (4.17 km²) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km²) is water.
Richwood is located at 38°13′25″N 80°32′12″W (38.223637, -80.536676). The Cherry River is formed at Richwood by the confluence of its north and south forks. Some of the city is relatively flat bottom land located along the river valley while neighborhoods are located on steep adjoining hillsides.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.67 square miles (4.33 km²), of which, 1.61 square miles (4.17 km²) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km²) is water.
Richwood, West Virginia