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Riverdale, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Rock Island County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
408 Population 222/sq mi density
$88,500 Median Income $47,047 per capita
$270,000 Home Value $384,156 Zillow
$1,705 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
148 Violent Crime/100K 1,315 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$88,500 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$270,000 home value, $1,705/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
148 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Riverdale, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,500
18% above
$47,047 per capita
Home Value
$270,000
4% below
Zillow: $384,156
Median Rent
$1,705/mo
47% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
61% below
1,315/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.7%
6% above
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Riverdale Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Riverdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
118%
Home Value
96%
Rent
147%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
106%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Riverdale a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Riverdale residents earn a median household income of $88,500 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,047. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,880 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Riverdale is $270,000 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $384,156. Median rent is $1,705/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Riverdale reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,315/100K.

Education

35.7% of adults in Riverdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% above the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Riverdale has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population408
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density222/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,500
Per Capita$47,047
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$12,607M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391

Housing

A+
Home Value$270,000
Rent$1,705
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$384,156
Housing Units231
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent148/100K
Property1,315/100K

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death8,429/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation574 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.7%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute21 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries11

Did You Know?

Riverdale was founded in 1950.
The median home in Riverdale was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.