Riverton, IA

Iowa

Riverton is a small town in Iowa with a population of 174. Residents earn $46,379 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
174 Population 290/sq mi density
$46,379 Median Income $35,730 per capita
$44,600 Home Value $108,407 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,379 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$44,600 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,379
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $44,600
84% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.3%
58% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.1%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.5%
80% lower than US avg

How Riverton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population174
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density290/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 83%
Veterans18.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,379
Per Capita$35,730
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$394M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$44,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$108,407

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.3%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain33.3 in/yr
Elevation967 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+90.9%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute20 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries5

Is Riverton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Riverton receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Riverton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Riverton is $46,379, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Riverton is $44,600, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Riverton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches, including 20.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Riverton has a population of 174 with a density of 290 people per square mile. The median age is 60.0 years, 54% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.3%).

Population

174
Total Population
290
People / sq mi
60.0yrs
Median Age
54% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.9%
Female 43.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Riverton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Riverton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Riverton is $46,379, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Riverton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,379
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,730
Avg Weekly Wage$927
IRS Avg AGI$72,410

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.5%
80% below US avg
Establishments (County)285
County GDP$394M

Business (County)

Restaurants14
Healthcare13
Retail30
Manufacturing12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,425
2% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.68%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.3 min
Drive Alone85.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Riverton is $44,600, 84% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $108,407.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$44,600
84% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$108,407

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,425
2% below US avg
Effective Rate7.68%
In Riverton, 40.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.3% report depression. 23.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Riverton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.1%
25% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure31.0%
Asthma9.9%
COPD6.3%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.6%
Physical Inactivity23.1%
Depression21.3%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress12.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.6%
Checkup Rate74.3%
Premature Death9,007/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.7/10
Exercise Access28.9%
Healthcare Facilities13

Crime Rates: Riverton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Riverton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.3 inches
12% below US avg
Snowfall20.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation967 ft (295 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density290/sq mi
Coordinates40.6869°N, 95.5686°W
County FIPS19071
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.6-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.6%
D 27%

Winner: Republican by 44.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.3%
58% below US avg
High School+90.9%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density290/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities13
Restaurants14
Retail Stores30

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.3 min
Drive Alone85.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.3%

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