At a Glance
Median Income
$57,500
$16,315 per capita
Home Value
$89,400
Zillow: $205,815
Median Rent
$890/mo
42.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
20.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
17.4% smoking rate
How Rives Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rives's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rives a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rives residents earn a median household income of $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,315. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 751 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rives is $89,400 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,815. Median rent is $890/month, with 42.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
3.8% of adults in Rives hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rives has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population248
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density709/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$16,315
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty20.6%
County GDP$1,688M
Avg Weekly Wage$922
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,400
Rent$890
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$205,815
Housing Units111
Rent Burden42.5%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,716/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain53.8 in/yr
Elevation298 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute17 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Rives was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Everett-Stewart Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.