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Riverton.
About
Life in Riverton
Riverton is a community of 10,803 people in Wyoming. The median household income is $55,208, median rent runs about $921 per month, and median home values are around $219,400. Unemployment is low at 4.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Riverton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Foreign-Born
1.3%
Broadband Internet
90.6%
of households
Population Growth
+2.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.3% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Riverton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Riverton, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (37.0%), and 2.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.1%
of residents
65 and Older
15.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.5%
of households
Married Couples
40.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.45
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% below WY average
Rent, home values, and income in Riverton
In Riverton, rent runs 7% below the WY average, and home values are 29% below the WY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
12.3%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,413
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1974
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $260,721 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts above WY average
Unemployment in Riverton
Unemployment in Fremont County, which includes Riverton, is 0.7 percentage points higher than the WY average.
Unemployment rate
Riverton: Fremont County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Fremont County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Riverton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute14.5 min avg
How Riverton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Riverton, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 84% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)
Regional airport · few flights26k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 148% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Riverton runs 148% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
816.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,103.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Riverton Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Storm most common — 53 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
59.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fremont County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fremont County, which includes Riverton, the most common type is winter storm, with 53 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | Winter Storm | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 55 | Winter Storm | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 39 | Winter Storm | $3.0M |
| 2022 | 39 | High Wind | $2,000 |
| 2021 | 43 | High Wind | $20,000 |
| 2020 | 49 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 38 | Winter Storm | $75,500 |
| 2018 | 45 | High Wind | $15,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fremont County, county-wide
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Fremont County, which includes Riverton, is typically good — 254 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
254
per year
Moderate Days
111
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Fremont County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 7°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Riverton has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and very cold winters (avg low 7°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/31°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/52°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
59°/30°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
31°/7°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
9.5"
Annual Snowfall
44.3"
Hot Days/Year
38
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
193
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
61
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 4°F | 0.35" |
| Feb | 36°F | 10°F | 0.43" |
| Mar | 49°F | 22°F | 0.71" |
| Apr | 58°F | 31°F | 1.31" |
| May | 67°F | 40°F | 1.98" |
| Jun | 79°F | 49°F | 1.09" |
| Jul | 88°F | 55°F | 0.70" |
| Aug | 86°F | 52°F | 0.45" |
| Sep | 74°F | 43°F | 0.80" |
| Oct | 59°F | 30°F | 0.93" |
| Nov | 43°F | 17°F | 0.44" |
| Dec | 30°F | 6°F | 0.31" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Riverton
Riverton has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
14.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Sagewest Health Care
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Sagewest Health Care · 2100 W Sunset Dr
- Hospital campus: SageWest Health Care – Lander · 1320 Bishop Randall Dr, Lander
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education12.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Riverton
Riverton's student/teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Riverton
Public · 2-year · 1,054 students · in-state tuition $4,935 · 37% graduate · median earnings $41,472 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: California National Historic Trail, 47 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Riverton
Riverton has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being California National Historic Trail (47 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
California National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
47 mi awayPony Express National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
71 mi awayOregon National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Riverton
Riverton Branch Library
1330 West Park Ave, Riverton
Cities Near Riverton
The closest cities within 60 miles
No other cities we cover are within 60 miles of Riverton.
Planning a move to Riverton?
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Riverton FAQ
Is Riverton, Wyoming affordable?⌄
Riverton's median rent is $921/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $55,208/year. Median home value is $219,400.
Is Riverton, Wyoming safe?⌄
Riverton's violent crime rate was 817 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3104 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Riverton, Wyoming?⌄
Fremont County, which includes Riverton, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Riverton, Wyoming?⌄
The cost of living in Riverton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $921/month and median household income is $55,208/year. The median home value is $219,400. About 34% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Riverton, Wyoming?⌄
The average commute in Riverton is 15 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from