Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Riley is a small town in Indiana with a population of 479. Residents earn $72,813 per year, which is 3% below the national average.
Based on current data, Riley receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, high obesity rates. Riley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Riley is $72,813, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 14.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 29.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Riley is $92,700, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $921 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Riley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,813 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,674 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,022 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,303 |
| Unemployment | 14.1% |
| 292% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 29.9% |
| 141% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,526 |
| County GDP | $6,571M |
| Restaurants | 281 |
| Healthcare | 393 |
| Retail | 394 |
| Manufacturing | 105 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,631 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.92% |
| Commute Time | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |
| Census Median | $92,700 |
| 67% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $921 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,631 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.92% |
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% |
| Depression | 27.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,892/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 393 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.8 inches |
| 10% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 567 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,322/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3898°N, 87.3002°W |
| County FIPS | 18167 |
Winner: Republican by 18.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.5% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 5,322/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 393 |
| Restaurants | 281 |
| Retail Stores | 394 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |