At a Glance
Median Income
$56,280
$27,758 per capita
Home Value
$204,900
Zillow: $254,997
Median Rent
$885/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
345/100K
3,871/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
310 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?
B
3.1 / 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 $56,280 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,758. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,849 business establishments, including 122 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riverton is $204,900 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,997. Median rent is $885/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Riverton reports 345 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,871/100K. The murder rate is 27.3/100K.
Education
22.3% of adults in Riverton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riverton has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population10,803
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,043/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,280
Per Capita$27,758
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$2,121M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013
Housing
A+
Home Value$204,900
Rent$885
Ownership57.6%
Zillow$254,997
Housing Units4,637
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent345/100K
Property3,871/100K
Murder27.3/100K
Assault136/100K
Burglary473/100K
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death16,823/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain9.5 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation4,957 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute15 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Riverton was founded in 1906.
The median home in Riverton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Central Wyoming Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 122 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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