River Hills, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area

River Hills is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,639. Residents earn $198,750 per year, which is 164% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,639 Population 318/sq mi density
$198,750 Median Income $108,858 per capita
$670,200 Home Value $912,724 Zillow
$2,107 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$198,750 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$670,200 home value, $2,107/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $198,750
164% higher than US avg
Home Value $670,200
138% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 76.6%
127% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,107
81% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.8%
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.2%
74% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,639
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density318/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 77%

Economy

A+
Median Income$198,750
Per Capita$108,858
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$7,073M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$670,200
Rent$2,107
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$912,724

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property623/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary187/100K

Health

Obesity28.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.5%
Heart Disease3.8%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain35.5 in/yr
Elevation706 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+76.6%
High School+97.8%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute23 min
Libraries5

Is River Hills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, River Hills receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. River Hills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in River Hills is $198,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 164% above $75,149. This places River Hills among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in River Hills is $670,200, making it a premium housing market at 138% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,107 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

River Hills is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 623 per 100,000, 68% below the national average.

Education

River Hills is a highly educated community — 76.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

River Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

River Hills has a population of 1,639 with a density of 318 people per square mile. The median age is 48.6 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (76.5%), with 6.3% Black.

Population

1,639
Total Population
318
People / sq mi
48.6yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
5.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

River Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.9%
12% above US avg
Spanish12.1%
10% below US avg

Social Characteristics

River Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in River Hills is $198,750, which is 164% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: River Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$198,750
164% above US avg
Per Capita Income$108,858
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
IRS Avg AGI$138,207

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.2%
74% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,167
County GDP$7,073M

Business (County)

Restaurants233
Healthcare389
Retail307
Manufacturing179

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,433
141% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.26%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.3 min
Work from Home28.3%

Walkability

The median home value in River Hills is $670,200, 138% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,107 (81% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $912,724.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$670,200
138% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$912,724
Median List Price$1,360,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,360,000
$/Sq Ft$220
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio97.0%
Price Drops15.4%
Inventory13

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,107
81% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,433
141% above US avg
Effective Rate1.26%
In River Hills, 28.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 22.5% report depression. 14.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: River Hills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.8%
10% below US avg
Diabetes7.3%
Heart Disease3.8%
High Blood Pressure25.9%
Asthma10.2%
COPD3.1%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.8%
Physical Inactivity14.3%
Depression22.5%
Mental Distress12.8%
Physical Distress8.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.0%
Checkup Rate78.3%
Premature Death4,855/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access96.1%
Healthcare Facilities389
River Hills has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 623 per 100,000 (68% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property623.4/100K
68% below US avg
Burglary187.0/100K
Theft311.7/100K
Vehicle Theft124.7/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
River Hills has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.5 inches
7% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation706 ft (215 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²)
Population Density318/sq mi
Coordinates43.1735°N, 87.9338°W
County FIPS55089
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 76.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (127% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 10.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.6%
D 44.1%

Winner: Republican by 10.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+76.6%
127% above US avg
High School+97.8%
School Test Score5.81
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density318/sq mi
Total Area5.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities389
Restaurants233
Retail Stores307

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.3 min
Work from Home28.3%

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