At a Glance
Median Income
$75,527
$36,233 per capita
Home Value
$140,000
Zillow: $186,710
Median Rent
$1,035/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
795/100K
2,413/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
302 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Riverton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 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 $75,527 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,233. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,970 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riverton is $140,000 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,710. Median rent is $1,035/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Riverton reports 795 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 109% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,413/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.2% of adults in Riverton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riverton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,506
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density1,089/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,527
Per Capita$36,233
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$15,669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,334
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,000
Rent$1,035
Ownership62.2%
Zillow$186,710
Housing Units1,780
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent795/100K
Property2,413/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault765/100K
Burglary618/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,880/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain38.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation575 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Riverton was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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