James Brown House · National Register of Historic Places
Riverdale’s story
76 years in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1950Riverdale is settled
RiverdaleIA
A town of 381, settled in 1950.
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Farragutful · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
381
2025 Census estimate · +0.5% since 2020
Typical home
$400K
+4.7% in a year
Household income
$95K
median
Median age
41.8
years
Jobs based here
2,994
A job hub
Is Riverdale a good place to live?
Of the 138 Iowa towns we compare, none has a higher median rent than Riverdale. Riverdale’s trail density is 2.0 miles per square mile, above both Iowa’s towns (0.3) and U.S. towns (0.4). Riverdale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Riverdale stand out
Where Riverdale beats most towns.
Small town
381 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
BettendorfMoline TownshipSouth Moline TownshipRiverdale
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Riverdale: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Riverdale, and how to reach them.
PowerMidAmerican Energy11.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterIowa-American Wtr Co-DavenportNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Riverdale’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Iowa you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereScott County AuditorScott County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code5272252722 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Riverdale.
Housing
Riverdale’s typical home value is about $400K
The typical Riverdale home is worth about $400,000, up 4.7% in a year, 69% above the Iowa typical home. 82% of households own their home in Riverdale, where Iowa’s towns sit at 70% and U.S. towns at 73%.
$400KZillow home value
Typical home value
Riverdale$400K
Iowa$237K
+4.7%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Schools
The schools Riverdale’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Pleasant Valley Community School District. Its one school is below. The largest public high school is Pleasant Valley High School, with 1,731 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,731 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
Fewer of Riverdale’s working residents work locally than in the typical Iowa or U.S. town
1.3% of working residents work locally in Riverdale. Since 2013, Riverdale has added 338 jobs, to 2,994 in 2023. 4% of residents live below the poverty line in Riverdale.
1%work in town
| Riverdale | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.3% | 31% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $95,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Riverdale1%
Davenport31%
Bettendorf15%
Rock Island8%
Moline8%
6 mi
median commute distance
2,994
jobs based in Riverdale
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
20.3%conserved
20.3%
conserved · 286 of 1,406 acres
4.3 mi
of trails · 2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bicentennial Park | — | 4 |
| 2. Scott Ampitheater | — | 1 |
| 3. Scott Memorial Garden | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
In Riverdale, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Riverdale has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 14° and about 36 inches of snow falls in a winter.
36″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–34°
Spring40–61°
Summer63–83°
Fall43–63°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 16
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Low risk in Riverdale, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 67% of U.S. communities. Since 1990, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Riverdale.
33risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
2
paid flood claims since 1990
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
Riverdale stands out in Iowa and nationally, with fewer of its residents who are under 18
15% of Riverdale residents are under 18. Children under 18 are 15% of residents (23% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 42% of residents (37% statewide). 23% of Riverdale residents are 65 or older.
41.8median age · IA 38.6
| Riverdale | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% | 23% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 40% | 25% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 23% | 19% | 18% |
| Median age | 41.8 years | 38.7 years | 40.5 years |
RiverdaleIowaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma1%
High school24%
Some college23%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s27%
Graduate13%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.7 points. Across Iowa, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Riverdale | IA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.3% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.1% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.3% | 10% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.1% | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 18.7% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.1% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.1% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.6% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.6% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1% | 6.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 23.5% | 30% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.2% | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.4% | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 26.8% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.1% | 10.5% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
Health
How healthy Riverdale is
Riverdale beats the Iowa average on 15 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. No town among the 141 in Iowa we compare has a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Riverdale.
| Riverdale | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 17% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 26% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
15 better15 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Riverdale | IA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.5% | 11.6% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.2% | 12% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.8% | 8.7% |
Trinity - Bettendorf
3.4 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 23 attractions →Rock Island Arsenal and 11 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Riverdale. Close and well known come first.
4 mi Ancient siteRock Island Arsenal
7 mi MuseumBlack Hawk State Historic Site
6 mi MuseumFigge Art Museum77K visitors a year7 mi Zoo & aquariumNiabi Zoo
7 mi MuseumPutnam Museum
6 mi GardenVander Veer Botanical ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Rock Island Arsenal: Robert A, Ryan, J. Ceronia, and Bruce A. Harms, Photographers, Public domain · Black Hawk State Historic Site: Bill Whittaker (talk). Original uploader was Billwhittaker at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Figge Art Museum: Ctjf83, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Putnam Museum: Ctjf83 of English Wikipedia (log), Public domain · Vander Veer Botanical Park: David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Riverdale
18pages on Riverdale
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
7 within 15 miles of the center of Riverdale
Orion Technical CollegeUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Davenport3.7 mi$15,600 tuitionBlack Hawk CollegeCommunity college · Public · Moline, IL4.2 mi$4,920 in-state tuitionAugustana CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Rock Island, IL5.1 mi$51,598 tuition
About 7 of every 100 Riverdale residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Iowa.
A job hub
Every workday, about 2,992 people come to Riverdale for work
Where Riverdale’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,994jobs based in Riverdale
1%of working residents work in town
6 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
2 places in Riverdale on the National Register of Historic Places.
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About Riverdale
City in Iowa, United States
Riverdale is a city in Scott County, Iowa, United States. The population was 379 at the time of the 2020 census. The city is surrounded on three sides by the city of Bettendorf, and on the fourth by the Mississippi River. Riverdale is part of the Quad Cities metropolitan area. Arconic has an aluminum rolling mill in Riverdale that employs approximately 2,000 people.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1950
- Area
- 2.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 604 ft
Questions about Riverdale
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Riverdale, IA a good place to live?
Riverdale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.