At a Glance
Median Income
$35,313
$12,254 per capita
Median Rent
$456/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.9%
63.1% high school+
Unemployment
14.3%
38.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.0%
28.6% smoking rate
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+
2.5 / 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 14.3% (297% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population273
Median Age19.1 yrs
Density1,241/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
F
Median Income$35,313
Per Capita$12,254
Unemployment14.3%
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%
Health
Obesity47.0%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking28.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death19,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain26.4 in/yr
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
Broadband78.7%
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.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.