At a Glance
Median Income
$60,313
$26,451 per capita
Home Value
$103,000
Zillow: $261,007
Median Rent
$693/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
18.8% smoking rate
How New Riegel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Riegel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Riegel a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Riegel residents earn a median household income of $60,313 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,451. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,256 business establishments, including 111 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Riegel is $103,000 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,007. Median rent is $693/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
18.6% of adults in New Riegel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Riegel has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population318
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density1,590/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,313
Per Capita$26,451
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$2,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$946
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,000
Rent$693
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$261,007
Housing Units116
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,987/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation833 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in New Riegel was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 111 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.