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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 87.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.1% |
| 10% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $198,750 |
| 164% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $108,858 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,133 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $138,207 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,167 |
| County GDP | $7,073M |
| Restaurants | 233 |
| Healthcare | 389 |
| Retail | 307 |
| Manufacturing | 179 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,433 |
| 141% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.26% |
| Commute Time | 23.3 min |
| Work from Home | 28.3% |
| Census Median | $670,200 |
| 138% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $912,724 |
| Median List Price | $1,360,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,360,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $220 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.0% |
| Price Drops | 15.4% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,107 |
| 81% above US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,433 |
| 141% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.26% |
| Obesity | 28.8% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart Disease | 3.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.9% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 3.1% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.3% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 12.8% |
| Physical Distress | 8.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.3% |
| Premature Death | 4,855/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 389 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 623.4/100K |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 187.0/100K |
| Theft | 311.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 124.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.5 inches |
| 7% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 706 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 318/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1735°N, 87.9338°W |
| County FIPS | 55089 |
Winner: Republican by 10.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 76.6% |
| 127% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 318/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 389 |
| Restaurants | 233 |
| Retail Stores | 307 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 23.3 min |
| Work from Home | 28.3% |