At a Glance
Median Income
$35,313
$12,254 per capita
Median Rent
$456/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
123/100K
3,709/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.9%
63.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
38.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.0%
28.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Riverland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Riverland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Riverland a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Riverland residents earn a median household income of $35,313 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,254. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Riverland reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,709/100K.
Education
1.9% of adults in Riverland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
63.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riverland has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population273
Median Age19.1 yrs
Density1,241/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$35,313
Per Capita$12,254
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty38.9%
County GDP$249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$456
Ownership2.7%
Zillow$143,747
Housing Units86
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent123/100K
Property3,709/100K
Health
Obesity47.0%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking28.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death19,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain26.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,217 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.9%
High School+63.1%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute9 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Riverland was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Hector International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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