Riverton is a small town of 265 in Iowa, with a median household income of $46,992
and a 6.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is
17% below the national average.
Strengths:
Riverton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Riverton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Riverton city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 83.4
Riverton's overall cost of living index is 83.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Riverton costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.
Metric
Riverton, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$38,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$769
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,992
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Riverton's violent crime rate is 215.5 per 100,000 residents
— 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
215.5 /100k
Property Crime
790.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Riverton, IA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Riverton sees average highs of 32.5°F in January
and 85.8°F in July,
with 33.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.6 inches of snow per year.
Riverton's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Riverton roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $38,100 and median rent is $769/month.
Riverton's violent crime rate is 215.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 790.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Riverton, IA has a population of 265, a median household income of $46,992, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Riverton averages 32.5°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.3 inches
with about 20.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Riverton, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51650.
The population of Riverton, Iowa is 265 with a median age of 50.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Riverton: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $38,100, median household income $46,992, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Riverton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
