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Riverton, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Fremont County County

3.0 /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
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
20 Violent Crime/100K 931 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
20 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Riverton, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,379
38% below
$35,730 per capita
Home Value
$44,600
84% below
Zillow: $108,407
Violent Crime
20/100K
95% below
931/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Riverton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
16%
Poverty
20%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
5%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Riverton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Riverton residents earn a median household income of $46,379 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,730. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 285 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Riverton is $44,600 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,407. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Riverton reports 20 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 931/100K.

Education

14.3% of adults in Riverton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Riverton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population174
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density290/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,379
Per Capita$35,730
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$394M
Avg Weekly Wage$927

Housing

A+
Home Value$44,600
Rent
Ownership93.0%
Zillow$108,407
Housing Units174
Rent Burden12.8%

Crime

F
Violent20/100K
Property931/100K

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,007/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation967 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute20 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Riverton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.