Riverton, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Franklin County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
93 Population 238/sq mi density
$44,792 Median Income $50,328 per capita
$908 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$44,792 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Riverton, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,792
40% below
$50,328 per capita
Median Rent
$908/mo
22% below
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
61% below
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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
60%
Rent
78%
Poverty
124%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Riverton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $44,792 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,328. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 131 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Education

13.2% of adults in Riverton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Riverton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population93
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density238/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,792
Per Capita$50,328
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$125M
Avg Weekly Wage$787

Housing

A
Home Value
Rent$908
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$134,002
Housing Units39
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death13,659/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation1,771 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute13 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Riverton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.