At a Glance
Median Income
$70,000
$29,749 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
Zillow: $266,562
Median Rent
$682/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
82.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
16.5% 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
4.0 / 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 $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,749. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,376 business establishments, including 219 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riverton is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,562. Median rent is $682/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
19.3% of adults in Riverton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
82.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riverton has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population148
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density183/mi²
Male / Female39% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$29,749
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$4,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$682
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$266,562
Housing Units80
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,321/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain24.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,278 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+82.6%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Riverton was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
There are 219 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.