Riner, VA

Virginia · Radford city · Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford Metro

Riner is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,037. Residents earn $87,230 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0

B Good

1,037 Population 710/sq mi density

$87,230 Median Income $37,471 per capita

$353,000 Home Value $335,844 Zillow

53°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

97 Violent Crime/100K 2,114 property/100K

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$87,230 median income, 0.0% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$353,000 home value

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

97 violent crimes/100K (74% below avg)

B+

Education

3.9 / 5.0

36.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $87,230

16% higher than US avg

Home Value $353,000

25% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 97/100K

74% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 36.8%

9% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 29.8%

7% lower than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 18.1%

46% higher than US avg

How Riner Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,037

Median Age42.4 yrs

Density710/mi²

Male / Female45% / 55%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans4.0%

Economy

Median Income$87,230

Per Capita$37,471

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty18.1%

Commute24 min

Housing

Home Value$353,000

RentN/A

Ownership91.5%

Zillow$335,844

Housing Units313

Rent Burden38.3%

Crime

Violent97/100K

Property2,114/100K

Health

Obesity29.8%

Uninsured7.4%

Smoking13.3%

Depression25.5%

Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)

AQI35 (Good)

Rain42.1 in/yr

Sunny Days305/yr

Elevation2,034 ft (620 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+36.8%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+18.4%

School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%

Commute24 min

Broadband95.3%

EV Stations10

Libraries1

Is Riner a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Riner receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Riner offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Riner is $87,230, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 18.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Riner is $353,000, 25% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Riner is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 97 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,114 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Riner experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches, including 21.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Riner has a population of 1,037 with a density of 710 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 55.3% female and 44.7% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 4.0% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 16.2% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,037

Total Population

710

People / sq mi

42.4yrs

Median Age

9% above US avg

1.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.7%

Female 55.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Riner vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 100.0%

27% above US avg

Spanish 0.0%

100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Riner vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Riner is $87,230, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,471. The average weekly wage is $1,039, 27% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 372 business establishments, including 43 restaurants. The cost of living index is 101.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 4.7% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Riner vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$87,230
	16% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$37,471
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,039
IRS Avg AGI	$56,929
Gini Index	0.517 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	18.1%
	46% above US avg
Establishments (County)	372

Business (County)

Restaurants	43
Healthcare	43
Retail	36
Manufacturing	14

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,194
	9% below US avg
Cost of Living	101.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	0.90%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	24.4 min
Drive Alone	95.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	4.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Riner is $353,000, 25% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $335,844. Fair market rent ranges from $1,181 for a one-bedroom to $1,369 for a two-bedroom apartment. 91.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 313 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 2001. The average annual property tax is $3,194. 38.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$353,000
	25% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$335,844

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	38.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,137
1 Bedroom	$1,181
2 Bedrooms	$1,369
3 Bedrooms	$1,787
4 Bedrooms	$2,126

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	91.5%
Owner-Occupied	91.5%
Renter-Occupied	8.5%
Housing Units	313
Median Year Built	2001

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,194
	9% below US avg
Effective Rate	0.90%

In Riner, 29.8% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 9.3% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.2% of residents. 30.7% have high blood pressure. 13.3% are current smokers. 17.8% report binge drinking. 21.0% are physically inactive, below the national average. 25.5% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 17.8% experience frequent mental distress. 7.4% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,833. The dentist ratio is 1:1,288. 77.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.1 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Riner vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	29.8%
	7% below US avg
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart Disease	5.2%
High Blood Pressure	30.7%
Asthma	10.6%
COPD	5.9%
Cancer	7.6%
Stroke	2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	13.3%
	5% below US avg
Binge Drinking	17.8%
Physical Inactivity	21.0%
Depression	25.5%
Mental Distress	17.8%
Physical Distress	12.4%
Short Sleep	30.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	7.4%
	14% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,833
Dentists	1:1,288
Mental Health	1:386
Checkup Rate	75.9%
Dental Visits	72.8%
Premature Death	8,739/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.1/10
Exercise Access	77.1%
Healthcare Facilities	43

Riner has a violent crime rate of 97 per 100,000 residents, 74% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,114 per 100,000, 8% above the U.S. average. Overall, Riner receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Riner vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	96.9/100K
	74% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	2,114.2/100K
	8% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Traffic Accidents	21
Avg Accident Severity	2.9 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Riner experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 2,034 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	52.6°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,034 ft (620 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density	710/sq mi
Coordinates	37.0670°N, 80.4406°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Radford city County
Nearest Airport	Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 21.7"

Wettest Month (May) 4.02"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	2.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	27.9 / 100
Community Resilience	50.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	No Rating
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Apr 22, 1991	14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M3.5	100 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	142 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	99 km
Sep 13, 2017	11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia	M3.2	51 km
Dec 4, 2001	9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia	M3.1	78 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	140 km
May 16, 2009	2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia	M3.0	44 km
Aug 25, 2013	3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina	M2.9	148 km
Jan 22, 1995	0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia	M2.9	31 km
Feb 15, 2005	12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia	M2.8	132 km
Jul 4, 2009	3 km E of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	42 km
Jul 15, 2021	10 km S of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	39 km
May 12, 2017	6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia	M2.8	43 km
Jul 6, 2023	5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia	M2.7	47 km
Nov 25, 2009	14 km S of Arrington, Virginia	M2.7	149 km
Aug 30, 2010	7 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee	M2.7	131 km
Aug 18, 2000	2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia	M2.7	46 km
Jul 12, 1993	5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina	M2.7	127 km
Aug 25, 2011	14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia	M2.7	97 km
Feb 8, 2005	15 km E of Vansant, Virginia	M2.7	133 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2003	Isabel	Category 1	247 km
1996	Fran	Category 2	260 km
1989	Hugo	Category 1	270 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

116 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 114 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019	EF3	54 km	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	85 km	2
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	99 km	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	96 km	1
Sep 27, 2024	EF2	94 km	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	44 km	0
May 24, 2017	EF2	89 km	0
Oct 7, 2014	EF2	90 km	0
Apr 8, 2011	EF2	32 km	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	78 km	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	58 km	0
Sep 17, 2004	EF2	62 km	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	95 km	0
Jul 15, 1996	EF2	83 km	0
Jun 9, 1996	EF2	62 km	0
Aug 17, 1994	EF2	67 km	0
Jun 22, 1990	EF2	63 km	0
Aug 21, 1977	EF2	38 km	0
Jun 25, 1977	EF2	97 km	0
Jul 11, 1976	EF2	60 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES (11,055 ac, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2012	ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES	11,055	83 km
2012	BARBOURS CREEK.	7,244	68 km
1987	SAMS BRANCH	5,872	89 km
2008	ANGEL	4,129	52 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,518	69 km
1987	SOUTH FORK OF TUG RIVER	3,490	94 km
2006	BULL MOUNTAIN	3,300	46 km
1991	MULLENS BRANCH	3,059	100 km
2008	LITTLE CUBA	3,017	56 km
2010	PATTERSON MTN	2,443	74 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,194	71 km
1987	UNNAMED	2,038	65 km
1986	TUCKER	1,976	74 km
1995	COVE	1,675	44 km
2015	SHORT HILLS MOUNTAIN	1,637	95 km
1995	SOUTH	1,610	71 km
2021	PATTERSON MOUNTAIN RX	1,584	75 km
2010	HUFF HOLLOW	1,566	90 km
2008	BLACKHORSE	1,537	72 km
1999	FORT LEWIS MTN.	1,525	43 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	2.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	2.9 in
March	43°F (6°C)	3.5 in
April	52°F (11°C)	3.5 in
May	60°F (16°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	3.4 in
July	72°F (22°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
August	71°F (21°C)	3.5 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.6 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.7 in
November	44°F (7°C)	3.1 in
December	36°F (2°C)	2.8 in

Riner has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.7").

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Riner is located in Radford city County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9% above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. 18.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 49.3% of the vote, a 0.5-point margin. 95.3% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 10 EV charging stations. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 43 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 95.3% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.8%

D 49.3%

Winner: Democrat by 0.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Traffic Accidents	21
Avg Accident Severity	2.9 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	36.8%
	9% above US avg
High School+	100.0%
Graduate Degree+	18.4%
School Test Score	5.58

B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3	Metro / under 250K
Population Density	710/sq mi
Total Area	1.5 sq mi
County	Radford city County

Services

Broadband Access	95.3%
Avg Download Speed	121.8 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	2.4 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	10
Alt Fuel Stations	11
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	43
Restaurants	43
Retail Stores	36

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	24.4 min
Drive Alone	95.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	4.7%

Average costs for common services in Riner. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$253 ($152–$404)
Specialist Visit	$354 ($202–$556)
Urgent Care Visit	$202 ($101–$354)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,224 ($809–$5,055)
Dental Cleaning	$131 ($76–$202)
Dental Filling	$253 ($152–$404)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$46 ($25–$76)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$76 ($51–$121)
Brake Pad Replacement	$303 ($152–$506)
Tire Rotation	$40 ($20–$76)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$607 ($404–$1,011)
Battery Replacement	$202 ($101–$354)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$101 ($61–$152)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$91 ($51–$142)
HVAC Repair	$404 ($152–$809)
HVAC System Install	$7,077 ($4,044–$12,132)
Roof Repair	$1,011 ($404–$2,022)
Roof Replacement	$9,099 ($5,561–$15,165)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,517 ($506–$3,539)
Divorce (Contested)	$15,165 ($5,055–$30,330)
DUI Defense	$5,055 ($2,022–$10,110)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,517 ($809–$3,033)
Will Preparation	$506 ($202–$1,011)
Trust Preparation	$2,528 ($1,011–$5,055)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$25 ($15–$46)
Women's Haircut	$56 ($30–$101)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$152 ($76–$253)
Manicure	$25 ($15–$46)
Pedicure	$40 ($25–$66)
Massage (1 Hour)	$81 ($51–$131)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.15 ($3.03–$5.56)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.54 ($2.53–$5.06)
Loaf of Bread	$3.84 ($2.53–$5.56)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.55 ($3.03–$6.57)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.56 ($4.04–$7.58)
Rice (per lb)	$1.01 ($0.61–$1.82)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$142 ($81–$253)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$71 ($30–$152)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$71 ($40–$121)
Internet (Monthly)	$71 ($40–$101)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$66 ($30–$101)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$86 ($51–$152)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$202 ($76–$506)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,022 ($1,213–$3,539)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$71 ($30–$131)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($8.09–$25)
Car Registration (Annual)	$101 ($30–$253)
Driver's License Renewal	$30 ($15–$76)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,213 ($607–$2,528)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,011 ($506–$2,022)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$404 ($202–$708)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$51 ($25–$101)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,011 ($404–$2,528)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,638 ($5,055–$30,330)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$61 ($30–$101)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$101 ($51–$202)
Dog Grooming	$61 ($30–$101)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$40 ($20–$76)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$303 ($152–$506)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$202 ($101–$404)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$625
Toddler	$498
Preschool	$498
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$403
Toddler	$325
Preschool	$325

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Radford city

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	928	14	$64,495	1.88
Administrative & Waste Services	442	14	$78,373	1.25
Retail Trade	374	36	$34,362	0.62
Real Estate	101	26	$52,821	1.09
Other Services	67	27	$40,379	0.37
Finance & Insurance	65	20	$83,547	0.27
Wholesale Trade	56	8	$64,755	0.24
Unclassified	11	6	$47,086	1.32
Information & Technology	8	4	$93,663	0.07

Schools in Riner

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Auburn Elementary	Elementary	558	38	14.7:1
AUBURN HIGH	High	381	34	11.2:1
AUBURN MIDDLE	Middle	286	27	10.6:1

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Radio Stations near Riner

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
WRCW Crime Story	crime, old time radio	MP3 128 kbps
WRCW RADIO - HOME OF GUNSMOKE	crime, old time radio	MP3 128 kbps
WUVT	—	OGG 320 kbps

Campgrounds Near Riner

8 campgrounds found near Riner.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
CALDWELL FIELDS GROUP CAMPGROUND	5.0/5	2	$35
PHILPOTT PARK	4.8/5	1	$75
GOOSE POINT	4.6/5	62	$26–$68
HORSESHOE POINT	4.6/5	49	$26–$34
Rocky Knob Campground	4.5/5	106	$30–$45
BOLEY FIELD GROUP CAMPGROUND	4.4/5	1	$35
Rock Castle Gorge Backcountry Camping	4.3/5	8	$15
SALTHOUSE BRANCH	4.3/5	89	$26–$52

National Parks Near Riner

30 national parks and monuments found near Riner.

Park	Type	Fee
Babcock State Park	State Park	Free
Beartown State Park	State Park	Free
Bluestone Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Bluestone National Scenic River	National Scenic River	Free
Bluestone State Park	State Park	Free
Booker T Washington National Monument	National Monument	Free
Bullhead Mountain State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Camp Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Claytor Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Douthat State Park	State Park	Free
Fairy Stone State Park	State Park	Free
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park	National Military Park	Free
Hanging Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Haw River State Park	State Park	Free
Little Beaver State Park	State Park	Free
Mayo River State Park	State Park	Free
Mayo River State Park	State Park	Free
Moncove Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Natural Bridge State Park	State Park	Free
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve	National Park & Preserve	Free
New River State Park	State Park	Free
New River Trail State Park	State Park	Free
Pilot Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Pinnacle Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Pipestem Resort State Park	State Park	Free
Shot Tower Historic State Park	State Park	Free
Smith Mountain Lake State Park	State Park	Free
South Fork of the New River State Natural and Scenic River	State Park	Free
Stone Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Twin Falls Resort State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Riner

130+ trails found near Riner.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	21.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	18.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	18.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	14.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	9.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NORTH MOUNTAIN	7.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
POVERTY CREEK	7.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	6.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	6.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SEVENMILE	5.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	5.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VIRGINIA'S WALK	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE HORSE GAP	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CASCADES	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PEARIS THOMPSON	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
FERRIER	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
DIXON BRANCH	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CONSERVANCY	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LEES CREEK HORSE	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PRICE - BROAD MOUNTAIN	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	2.6	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NORTH MOUNTAIN	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LICK BRANCH	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
TRACT FORK	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
NORTH MOUNTAIN	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RIBBLE	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
DIXON BRANCH	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CAWTABA VALLEY	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
HOOF & HILL	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SARTAIN	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GROUSE	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
POTTS MOUNTAIN	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SULPHUR RIDGE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SULPHUR RIDGE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
STANDROCK BRANCH	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PRICE - BROAD MOUNTAIN	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DRAGON'S TOOTH	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SARTAIN	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HORSE NETTLE	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
DEER	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TRACT FORK	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JACOBS LADDER	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROOSTER	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
JOE PYE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SNAKE ROOT	1.2	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WAR BRANCH	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SNAKE ROOT	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SARVER	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PRICE - BROAD MOUNTAIN	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HORSE NETTLE	1.1	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
NORTH MOUNTAIN	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
POWERLINE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
TURKEY	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SKULLCAP	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SARTAIN	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTTS MOUNTAIN	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DIXON BRANCH	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PRICKLY PEAR	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
FERRIER	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FENWICK NATURE WALK	0.8	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TURKEY	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
MAY APPLE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
PANDAPAS POND LOOP	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROYALE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
WAR SPUR LOOP	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TRILLIUM	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE HORSE GAP	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WAR SPUR LOOP	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
QUEEN ANNE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HORSE NETTLE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
VIRGINIA'S WALK	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
INDIAN PIPE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
WAR BRANCH	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VIRGINIA'S WALK	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
QUEEN ANNE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BARNEY'S WALL	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LICK BRANCH	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BOY SCOUT	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LADY SLIPPER	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SKULLCAP	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PICKLE BRANCH SHELTER	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WOODS AND FIELD	0.3	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LARK SPUR	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
HANGING ROCK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SARTAIN	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHEROKEE FLATS	0.2	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
PANDAPAS POND WETLAND LOOP	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HANGING ROCK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTTS MOUNTAIN	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SKULLCAP	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NORTH MOUNTAIN	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
POVERTY CREEK CONNECTOR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DRAGONS TOOTH SIDE TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DRAGON'S TOOTH	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WAR SPUR LOOP	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALLEGHENY TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WAR BRANCH	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DISMAL FALLS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JOHN'S CREEK MOUNTAIN	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POLECAT	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEETS	0.0	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DEETS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POLECAT	—	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEETS	—	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
JOHN'S CREEK MOUNTAIN	—	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—

Museums in Riner

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
NORTH-SOUTH SKIRMISH ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$301,683
BLACKSBURG MUSEUM AND CULTURAL FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 23	5405580746	$275,083
HISTORIC SMITHFIELD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5402313947	$117,984
MONTGOMERY MUSEUM AND LEWIS MILLER REGIONAL ART CENTER	ART MUSEUM	300 PEPPER ST S	5403825644	$116,096
CHRISTIANSBURG INSTITUTE	HISTORY MUSEUM		5403945001	$34,269
ARMORY GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		5402316000
ART MUSEM	ART MUSEUM
BLACKSBURG CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
FLOYD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5407453247
FLOYD COUNTY PRESERVATION TRUST	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		5402316894
GLENCOE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5407315031
HAHN HORTICULTURE GARDEN	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		5402315970
HAHN HORTICULTURE GARDEN AT VIRGINIA TECH	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	200 GARDEN LANE (0915)
MUSEUM OF EARTH SCIENCES	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		5408315000
MUSEUM OF GEOSCIENCES	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		5402316894
NEW RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	5240 WILDERNESS ROAD	5406744835
OLD CHURCH GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		5407452979
ORIS GLISSON HISTORIC COSTUME AND TEXTILE COLLECTION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5402316282
PERSPECTIVE GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		5402316040
PRICE FAMILY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
RADFORD UNIVERSITY PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		5408315000
WILDERNESS ROAD REGIONAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5406744835

Libraries in Riner

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
MONTGOMERY-FLOYD REGIONAL LIBRARY	125 SHELTMAN STREET	0.0	413,595
RADFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY	30 WEST MAIN ST.	0.0	196,300

Farmers Markets in Riner

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Blacksburg Farmers Market	108 W Roanoke St, Suite 101		Wed: 2:00 PM-7:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Christiansburg Farmers Market	West Main Street and Hickok Street	05/07/2015 to 10/15/2015	Thu: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;		Visit
Community Market of Blacksburg	1400 Block South Main Street	05/17/2014 to 12/20/2014	Tue: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Floyd Farmers Market	203 S. Locust St.	05/06/2017 to 11/18/2017	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Radford Farmers' Market	East Main Street	05/14/2016 to 10/15/2016	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit

Breweries in Riner

Name	Type	Address	Phone
Eats Natural Foods	Health & Diet Foods Retail, Winemaking Equipment & Supplies, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services	708 N Main St
Rising Silo Brewery	Shopping, Farmers Markets, Food & Drink, Breweries	2351 Glade Rd	4105961200
Sixteen Blocks Brewery	Brewery	Patrick Henry And Mary Jane Cir	7039656785

Pharmacies in Riner

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
NEWMAN'S PHARMACY	4027 RINER ROAD	540-381-2833

Cell Towers in Riner

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
212703 Brammer Lane	TOWER	70
212703 Brammer Lane	TOWER	70

Fire Stations in Riner

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Riner Volunteer Fire Department	4171 Riner RD	Volunteer			540-382-6865

Bridges in Riner

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1984	313	7,513	F
Culvert	Concrete	1989	28	4,838	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1932	24	3,442	G
Culvert	Concrete	1932	26	2,996	G
Culvert	Concrete	1956	27	2,996	F
Culvert	Concrete	1965	37	2,764	F
Culvert	Concrete	1989	25	1,411	G
Culvert	Concrete	2012	22	1,203	G
Culvert	Concrete	1993	44	1,203	G
Culvert	Concrete	1993	20	1,203	G
Culvert	Concrete	1993	24	1,203	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1932	34	1,121	F
Culvert	Concrete	2022	44	933	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1978	197	455	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1987	82	455	F
Culvert	Steel	1981	38	316	P
Culvert	Steel	1981	27	316	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1964	40	231	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1978	37	202	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1932	34	202	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1932	34	202	F
Culvert	Steel	1991	40	107	F
Arch (Deck)	Steel	1986	34	77	G
Slab	Concrete	1932	42	73	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1965	37	70	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Concrete	1932	64	57	G
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	1929	33	35	F

Amtrak Stations in Riner

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Blacksburg, VA	250 Perry St	BUS

Superfund Sites Near Riner

5 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
HOLSTON RIVER QUARRY INC - DUBLIN QUARRY	5822 WILDERNESS RD	PULASKI
RADFORD ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT	4050 PEPPERS FERRY ROAD	MONTGOMERY
RADFORD TRADING, LLC	1701 WEST MAIN STREET	RADFORD CITY
VIRGINIA TECH	112 MAINTENANCE COMPLEX	MONTGOMERY
VIRGINIA TECH	112 MAINTENANCE COMPLEX	MONTGOMERY

Airports Near Riner

46 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Raleigh County Memorial Airport	BKW	Medium Airport
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport	ROA	Medium Airport
Abbott Airport	—	Small Airport
Alum Ridge STOLport	—	Small Airport
Barrows Airport	—	Small Airport
Big Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Blue Ridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Burnt Chimney Airport	—	Small Airport
Bush Airport	—	Small Airport
Catawba Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Covington Airport	—	Small Airport
Deer Run Airport	—	Small Airport
Ferguson Airport	—	Small Airport
Fincastle Airport	—	Small Airport
Gravely Airport	—	Small Airport
Groundhog Mountain Airport	—	Small Airport
Heavenly Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Hinton-Alderson Airport	—	Small Airport
Hop-Along Airport	—	Small Airport
Landis Airport	—	Small Airport
Lewis Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Lindsay Airport	—	Small Airport
Loury Lester Airpark	—	Small Airport
Maxwell Airport	—	Small Airport
Micro Airport	—	Small Airport
Moorefield's Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Mount Airy Surry County Airport	—	Small Airport
Mountain View Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Nester Funny Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
New Castle International Airport	—	Small Airport
New River Valley Airport	PSK	Small Airport
Pace Airport	—	Small Airport
Perkey Airport	—	Small Airport
Peterstown Airport	—	Small Airport
Riverwood Airport	—	Small Airport
Rockingham County NC Shiloh Airport	—	Small Airport
Springwood Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Summit Airport	—	Small Airport
Twin County Airport	—	Small Airport
Venning's Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport	BCB	Small Airport
Warf Airport	—	Small Airport
Wemmering Airport	—	Small Airport
Willow Bend Airport	—	Small Airport
Woody Field Airport	—	Small Airport
Worley Field	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Riner

5 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Blacksburg Public Safety Building	200 Clay Street
Christiansburg Police Department	10 East Main Street
Christiansburg Police Department
Virginia State Police	5290 Bagging Plant Road
Virginia Tech Police Department

Grocery Stores in Riner

4 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Dollar General 15650	Other	4021 Riner Rd
PILOT MOUNTAIN GROCERY	Convenience Store	4553 Pilot Rd
Riner Food Center	Convenience Store	4031 Riner Rd
Simmons Grocery	Convenience Store	4074 Webbs Mill Rd N

Treatment Centers in Riner

6 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
EHS	Both	540-260-3495
New River Valley Community Services - Floyd Clinic	Both	540-745-2047
New River Valley Community Services - Melanie Adkins	Both	540-838-8000
New River Valley Community Services - Montgomery Center	Both	540-961-8300
New River Valley Community Services - New Horizons Crisis Stabilization	Both	540-831-5916
Spero Health	Substance Abuse	540-779-7516

Churches & Religious Organizations in Riner

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
AUBURN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	PO BOX 74
HIGHER LIVING MINISTRIES INC	2416 HUFFVILLE RD
PILOT PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH	PO BOX 9

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Frequently Asked Questions About Riner

What is the population of Riner?

Riner has a population of 1,037 residents and is located in Virginia. The population density is 710 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 55.3% female and 44.7% male.

Is Riner expensive to live in?

Riner has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 101.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $87,230, 16% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $353,000 (25% above the U.S. median). The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Riner safe?

Riner is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 97 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,114 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Riner receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Riner?

Riner has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.1 inches, with 21.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 35.

How is the job market in Riner?

The job market in Riner is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,039. There are 372 business establishments in the area, including 43 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 4.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Riner?

The median home value in Riner is $353,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $335,844. The homeownership rate is 91.5%. The average annual property tax is $3,194.

How are the schools in Riner?

Schools in Riner score 5.6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 36.8% of adults in Riner hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. 18.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Riner?

The obesity rate in Riner is 29.8% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 13.3% of adults are smokers. 21.0% are physically inactive. 25.5% of residents report depression. 7.4% lack health insurance. 77.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,833.

What is transportation like in Riner?

The average commute in Riner is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 95.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 4.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Riner?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Riner is 100% White. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 4.0% of the population are military veterans. 16.2% of residents have a disability. 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

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