At a Glance
Median Income
$65,703
$43,436 per capita
Median Rent
$1,755/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
429/100K
3,042/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.6%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
32.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Rio Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rio's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rio a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rio residents earn a median household income of $65,703 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,436. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,587 business establishments, including 323 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Rio reports 429 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,042/100K.
Education
41.6% of adults in Rio hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rio has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,213
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density1,956/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$65,703
Per Capita$43,436
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty32.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,384
Housing
B
Home Value
Rent$1,755
Ownership1.0%
Zillow$507,780
Housing Units613
Rent Burden33.1%
Crime
F
Violent429/100K
Property3,042/100K
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,526/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation511 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.6%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+19.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 15% / D 83%
Commute17 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations58
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Rio was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.539 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
There are 323 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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