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Riverton, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Franklin County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
308 sunny days/yr
133
Violent Crime/100K
2,032 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Riverton experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,771 ft (540 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 238/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0897°N, 98.7596°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kearney Regional (EAR) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in |
Riverton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.4").