Median Income
$43,125
43% lower than US avg
Home Value
$72,700
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
1.8%
95% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$668
43% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment
6.1%
69% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
20.6%
66% higher than US avg
How Risco Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population243
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density434/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,125
Per Capita$25,786
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty20.6%
Commute23 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,700
Rent$668
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$73,521
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity41.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.8%
Heart Disease7.0%
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.8%
High School+86.7%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.0%
Is Risco a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Risco receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Risco has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Risco is $43,125, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 20.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Risco is $72,700, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $668 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
1.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Risco has a population of 243 with a density of 434 people per square mile. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.7%), with 7.8% Hispanic.
Population
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
The median household income in Risco is $43,125, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $43,125 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $25,786 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.1% |
| 69% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% |
| 66% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 97.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Risco is $72,700, 74% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $668 (43% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $73,521.
Home Values
| Census Median | $72,700 |
| 74% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $73,521 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $668 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 31.3% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
In Risco, 41.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.8% report depression. 34.7% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Risco vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 41.2% |
| 28% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 9.8% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.7% |
| Depression | 28.8% |
| Mental Distress | 21.5% |
| Physical Distress | 16.5% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 88.6% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
Food & Exercise