At a Glance
Median Income
$44,792
$50,328 per capita
Median Rent
$908/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
133/100K
2,032/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
308 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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
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.
Safety & Crime
Riverton reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,032/100K.
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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population93
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density238/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans78.0%
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%
Crime
F
Violent133/100K
Property2,032/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death13,659/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain26.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
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
Broadband39.0%
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.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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