Riverton, KS

Living in Riverton

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 62
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 19
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 13
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Schools 2
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Residents

741 Population -211 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated -4% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -11% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years6%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate42%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone29%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income -$14k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K47%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K7%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector62%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Sales and office17%
Service6%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$87k Median Home Value -$11k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$456 Median Monthly Rent +$89 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied -19% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197940%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K50%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K11%

House Heating Type

Electricity43%
LP gas3%
Utility gas55%

Crime

Violent Crime in Riverton

United States45
Kansas56
Cherokee County38

Property Crime in Riverton

United States48
Kansas58
Cherokee County38

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 2 3
Feb 39 2 2
Mar 48 3 2
Apr 57 4 0
May 66 6 0
Jun 74 6 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 79 3 0
Sep 70 5 0
Oct 59 4 0
Nov 48 4 0
Dec 36 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Riverton

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding86
Tornado28
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Riverton, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Riverton, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Riverton, KS

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John Brown University
62 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Riverton, KS

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Mercy Hospital Joplin
11 miles, E

Airports

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