At a Glance
Median Income
$72,813
$22,674 per capita
Home Value
$92,700
Zillow: $229,589
Median Rent
$921/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
324/100K
4,931/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.1%
29.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Riley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Riley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Riley a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Riley residents earn a median household income of $72,813 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,674. The unemployment rate stands at 14.1% (292% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,526 business establishments, including 281 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riley is $92,700 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,589. Median rent is $921/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Riley reports 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,931/100K.
Education
15.5% of adults in Riley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riley has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population479
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density5,322/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$72,813
Per Capita$22,674
Unemployment14.1%
Poverty29.9%
County GDP$6,571M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,700
Rent$921
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$229,589
Housing Units210
Rent Burden19.2%
Crime
F
Violent324/100K
Property4,931/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,892/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation567 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Riley was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 281 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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