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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,379 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,730 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $927 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,410 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 285 |
| County GDP | $394M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,425 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.68% |
| Commute Time | 20.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |
| Census Median | $44,600 |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $108,407 |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,425 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.68% |
| Obesity | 40.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,007/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 28.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.3 inches |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 967 ft (295 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 290/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6869°N, 95.5686°W |
| County FIPS | 19071 |
Winner: Republican by 44.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.3% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 290/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 20.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |