At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$32,497 per capita
Home Value
$347,300
Zillow: $347,588
Median Rent
$667/mo
41.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
14.5%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
14.0% smoking rate
How Riggins Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Riggins's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Riggins a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Riggins residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,497. The unemployment rate stands at 14.5% (303% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 211 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riggins is $347,300 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,588. Median rent is $667/month, with 41.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
14.6% of adults in Riggins hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riggins has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population236
Median Age65.0 yrs
Density590/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$32,497
Unemployment14.5%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$205M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
Housing
C+
Home Value$347,300
Rent$667
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$347,588
Housing Units262
Rent Burden41.9%
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain17.4 in/yr
Elevation1,820 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband65.5%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Riggins was built in 1976.
35.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (99 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.