At a Glance
Median Income
$82,780
$41,301 per capita
Home Value
$470,400
Zillow: $402,527
Median Rent
$2,231/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
11.7% smoking rate
How Three Rivers Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Three Rivers's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Three Rivers a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Three Rivers residents earn a median household income of $82,780 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,301. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,562 business establishments, including 699 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Three Rivers is $470,400 , 67% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,527. Median rent is $2,231/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Education
40.0% of adults in Three Rivers hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Three Rivers has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population3,966
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density527/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$82,780
Per Capita$41,301
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$16,683M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274
Housing
B
Home Value$470,400
Rent$2,231
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$402,527
Housing Units2,452
Rent Burden18.5%
Health
Obesity27.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain19.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation4,160 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.0%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Three Rivers was built in 1996.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (89 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 699 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.