New Richmond, WV is located in McDowell County and has a population of 24867. The town’s public transportation options include two bus lines operated by the Tams Transit Authority. These lines take riders to nearby towns such as Welch, War and Bluefield. The bus routes also provide access to surrounding counties such as Mercer and Raleigh. There are also community shuttles that run within the city, offering transportation solutions for those with disabilities or who otherwise cannot drive a car. Taxis are an additional option in the area, but they are limited in availability and cost more than the buses or shuttles. For those individuals who prefer to drive themselves around town, New Richmond is connected by various state roads including US-52/WV-16, I-77/US-52 and US-74. All of these highways make it easy for locals and visitors alike to get where they need to go quickly and safely.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in New Richmond (zip 24867) takes 30.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in New Richmond (zip 24867) get to work:
- 59.6% drive their own car alone
- 0.0% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit