At a Glance
Median Income
$93,281
$33,096 per capita
Home Value
$131,800
Zillow: $173,985
Median Rent
$668/mo
18.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
16.2% smoking rate
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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Riverton residents earn a median household income of $93,281 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,096. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 416 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riverton is $131,800 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,985. Median rent is $668/month, with 18.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
23.5% of adults in Riverton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riverton has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population683
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density304/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,281
Per Capita$33,096
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,092M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,800
Rent$668
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$173,985
Housing Units285
Rent Burden18.9%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,090/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation828 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Riverton was built in 1991.
22.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.