Riverton, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 245 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -19.4%
 
Males: 134  (55.1%)
Females: 111  (44.9%)
Median resident age:

50.8 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51650.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $46,337 (it was $27,500 in 2000)
Riverton:

$46,337
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,526 (it was $12,854 in 2000)

Riverton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $40,827 (it was $24,400 in 2000)
Riverton:

$40,827
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $70,172; detached houses: $70,013

Median gross rent in 2022: $749.

March 2022 cost of living index in Riverton: 81.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.2%
(14.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 2.6% for two or more races residents)

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Riverton, Iowa as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Riverton is 262 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (39.6%), Italian (6.6%), American (5.5%), Czechoslovakian (2.2%), Irish (2.2%), Dutch (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/22/1876

Elevation: 1012 feet

Land area: 0.60 square miles.

Population density: 409 people per square mile   (low).

Riverton, Iowa map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $520 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $521 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (42.2 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (46.0 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (417.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Farragut, IA (2.3 miles ),
Sidney, IA (2.4 miles ),
Hamburg, IA (2.7 miles ),
Anderson, IA (2.9 miles),
Shenandoah, IA (3.4 miles ),
Randolph, IA (3.6 miles ),
Thurman, IA (3.7 miles ),
Percival, IA (3.7 miles)

Latitude: 40.69 N, Longitude: 95.57 W

Area code: 712

Distribution of median household income in Riverton, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Riverton, IA in 2022
Riverton satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $237,700
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $49,900
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $197,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $138,100
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $80,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Riverton, IA residents
Average permit cost in Riverton, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Riverton, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (8.3%)
  • Food (7.1%)
  • Truck transportation (6.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.5%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (15.7%)
  • Truck transportation (10.8%)
  • Construction (7.8%)
  • Computer & electronic products (6.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.9%)
  • Food (5.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (23.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (14.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (10.4%)
  • Food (9.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.0%)
Most common occupations in Riverton, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Cashiers (4.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (16.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Cashiers (4.9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (13.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.5%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.0%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (6.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.0%)

Average climate in Riverton, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Riverton-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 99% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/22/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.3 miles away from the Riverton city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/5/1954, a category F4 tornado 13.6 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Riverton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 348% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 303.8 miles away from Riverton center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 362.4 miles away from Riverton center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 260.7 miles away from Riverton center
On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 3.8 miles away from the city center
On 12/17/2009 at 02:53:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 24.8 miles away from Riverton center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 228.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Fremont County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 2, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Riverton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Riverton:

  • THE AMBASSADOR SIDNEY INC (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; SIDNEY, IA)
  • SOUTHWEST IOWA HOME HEALTH SER (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; SIDNEY, IA)
  • GARDEN VIEW CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)
  • ELM HEIGHTS CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)
  • SMC HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)
  • SHENANDOAH DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)
  • SHENANDOAH MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; SHENANDOAH, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Riverton:

  • Bellevue University (about 37 miles; Bellevue, NE; Full-time enrollment: 7,139)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 43 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 43 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Creighton University (about 45 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 45 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 46 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 48 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Riverton Volunteer Fire and Rescue (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Riverton: United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Fremont County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

69.2%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households

Banks with branches in Riverton (2011 data):

  • Great Western Bank: Riverton Branch at 816 Summer Street, branch established on 1982/09/21. Info updated 2010/06/08: Bank assets: $8,458.0 mil, Deposits: $6,362.5 mil, headquarters in Watertown, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 187 total offices, Holding Company: National Australia Bank Limited

For population 15 years and over in Riverton:

Marital status in Riverton, IA
  • Never married: 37.6%
  • Now married: 45.0%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 5.2%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

For population 25 years and over in Riverton:

  • High school or higher: 91.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.0
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Riverton, IA (based on Fremont County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,06417
Catholic5602
Evangelical Protestant5237
Other--
None4,294-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Here:

5.30 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Here:

6.62 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Here:

9.27 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.6%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Fremont County:

29.2%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

19.6%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Riverton:

63.9%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

67.5%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

26.8
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Riverton:

18.6%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

8.2%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.4
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Riverton:

34.8%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Riverton:

69.1%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

84.8%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Riverton, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,403
Sewerage 0$0 1$600
Water Supply 0$0 1$1,395
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$75
Totals for Government 0$0 4$3,473

Riverton government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $59,000 ($240.82)
    Water Utilities: $55,000 ($224.49)
    Regular Highways: $39,000 ($159.18)
    Financial Administration: $36,000 ($146.94)
    General Public Buildings: $19,000 ($77.55)
    Parks and Recreation: $9,000 ($36.73)
    Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($28.57)
    General - Other: $6,000 ($24.49)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $5,000 ($20.41)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($4.08)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($4.08)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $26,000 ($106.12)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $6,000 ($24.49)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $35,000 ($142.86)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($8.16)

Riverton government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $56,000 ($228.57)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($20.41)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $4,000 ($16.33)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $66,000 ($269.39)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $34,000 ($138.78)
    Other: $4,000 ($16.33)
  • Tax - Property: $62,000 ($253.06)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $25,000 ($102.04)
    Other License: $1,000 ($4.08)

Riverton government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $800,000 ($3265.31)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $773,000 ($3155.10)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $28,000 ($114.29)

Riverton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $163,000 ($665.31)

Strongest AM radio stations in Riverton:

  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Riverton:

  • KEFM (96.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WEBSTER COMMUNICATIONS CO.)
  • KNCY-FM (103.1 FM; AUBURN, NE; Owner: RADIO 2000 NE, INC.)
  • KBBX-FM (97.7 FM; NEBRASKA CITY, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KLTQ (101.9 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KGBI-FM (100.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRACE UNIVERSITY)
  • KMLV (88.1 FM; RALSTON, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KFRX (102.7 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LINCOLN, INC.)
  • KRSS (93.5 FM; TARKIO, MO; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGOR (99.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKBZ (99.3 FM; CLARINDA, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • KCSI (95.3 FM; RED OAK, IA; Owner: HAWKEYE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Riverton:

  • KPTM (Channel 42; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)
  • KXVO (Channel 15; OMAHA, NE; Owner: MITTS TELECASTING COMPANY)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KMTV (Channel 3; OMAHA, NE; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KETV (Channel 7; OMAHA, NE; Owner: KETV HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KUON-TV (Channel 12; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA)
  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WOWT-TV (Channel 6; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)

Riverton fatal accident list:

Mar 15, 2019 09:52 PM, Cr-J46 250th St, Lat: 40.687100, Lon: -95.611078, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 167ft / 50.7mTotal length
  • 3,030Total average daily traffic
  • 275Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,030Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Riverton, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 21950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 21980-1989
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Riverton, IA
Most common first names in Riverton, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Charles579.8 years
Anna589.8 years
James469.2 years
Mary478.0 years
Robert478.2 years
Wilbur476.7 years
Edith385.3 years
Richard377.3 years
Paul367.7 years
Ray387.7 years
Most common last names in Riverton, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Barton685.5 years
Shull681.5 years
Cooper574.8 years
Randolph574.2 years
Brown481.8 years
Athen487.3 years
Smith483.2 years
Cowden473.8 years
Butts477.2 years
Mcmullen487.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Riverton, IA
  • 55.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 31.0%Wood
  • 9.0%Electricity
  • 4.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Riverton, IA
  • 94.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.3%Utility gas


Riverton compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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