Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Riverdale is a small town in Iowa with a population of 408. Residents earn $88,500 per year, which is 18% above the national average.
Based on current data, Riverdale receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Riverdale stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Riverdale is $88,500, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Riverdale is $270,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,705 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Riverdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.1% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,500 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,047 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,391 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,635 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,880 |
| County GDP | $12,607M |
| Restaurants | 375 |
| Healthcare | 405 |
| Retail | 411 |
| Manufacturing | 124 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,655 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.46% |
| Commute Time | 20.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
| Census Median | $270,000 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $384,156 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,705 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,655 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.46% |
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.7% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 25.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.2% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 9.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,429/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 405 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.1 inches |
| 2% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 222/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5373°N, 90.4636°W |
| County FIPS | 17161 |
Winner: Democrat by 9.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.7% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 222/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 98.2% |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 405 |
| Restaurants | 375 |
| Retail Stores | 411 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 20.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |