What are the schools like in Riverton, NE?

School district data for Riverton is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Riverton?

The median household income in Riverton, NE is $57,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Riverton, NE?

Riverton has an average high temperature of 38.3°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.9 inches.

Riverton, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Riverton, NE?

Crime rate data for Riverton is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Riverton, NE a Good Place to Live?

Riverton is a small town of 101 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $57,500 .

Strengths: Riverton stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Riverton metro area.

Metric	Riverton, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$820	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Riverton is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Riverton, NE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Riverton sees average highs of 38.3°F in January and 89.2°F in July, with 27.3 inches of annual precipitation and 18.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Riverton, NE
Average High — January	38.3°F
Average High — July	89.2°F
Annual Precipitation	27.3"
Annual Snowfall	18.9"

Demographics

Metric	Riverton, NE	National Avg
Population	101	—
Median Age	36.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	17.8%	18.9%
Asian	2.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.9%	22.2%
65 and over	10.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Inavale, NE 6 mi Franklin, NE 10 mi Red Cloud, NE 13 mi Campbell, NE 14 mi Bloomington, NE 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Riverton

Riverton, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68972

Riverton vs Other Cities

Riverton, NE vs Inavale, NE Riverton, NE vs Franklin, NE Riverton, NE vs Red Cloud, NE Riverton, NE vs Campbell, NE Riverton, NE vs Bloomington, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riverton, NE affordable or expensive?

Riverton has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $820/month against a median household income of $57,500.

What is the crime rate in Riverton, NE?

Crime data for Riverton is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Riverton?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Riverton, NE a good place to live?

Riverton, NE has a population of 101, a median household income of $57,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Riverton?

Riverton averages 38.3°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.3 inches with about 18.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Riverton?

Riverton, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68972.

What is the population of Riverton?

The population of Riverton, Nebraska is 101 with a median age of 36.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Riverton?

Key numbers for living in Riverton: median home N/A, median household income $57,500. 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.