Riverton, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Salt Lake County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
44,944
Population
3,564/sq mi density
$119,093
Median Income
$41,853 per capita
$543,900
Home Value
$620,722 Zillow
$1,826
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
76
Violent Crime/100K
906 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$119,093 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$543,900 home value, $1,826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Riverton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. The area receives 74.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,547 ft (1,386 m) |
| Area | 12.6 sq mi (32.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,564/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5176°N, 111.9635°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Salt Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salt Lake City International (SLC) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 54.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 41.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 43 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0447 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.92 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.17 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (178 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Black Rock Desert | Volcanic field | 1,800 m (5,906 ft) | 1290 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.3 in |
Riverton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.6").