Chautauqua Pavilion · National Register of Historic Places
Riverton’s story
155 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1871Riverton is settled
RivertonIA
A town of 243, settled in 1871.
Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
243
2025 Census estimate · −2.4% since 2020
Typical home
$112K
+3.9% in a year
Household income
$48K
median
Median age
61.4
years
Jobs based here
3
A commuter town
Is Riverton a good place to live?
Riverton’s median age is 61.4 years, where Iowa’s towns sit at 38.7 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. No town among the 141 in Iowa we compare has a higher July high than Riverton. Chautauqua Pavilion is on the National Register of Historic Places. Riverton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
243 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Riverton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Riverton, and how to reach them.
PowerMidAmerican Energy11.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterRiverton Water WorksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers85% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Riverton’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 hereFremont County AuditorFremont County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code5165051650 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 Riverton.
Housing
Homes in Riverton are worth about $112K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Riverton home is worth about $112,000, up 3.9% in a year, 53% below the Iowa typical home. 88% of households own their home in Riverton, above both Iowa’s towns (70%) and U.S. towns (73%). The median rent in Riverton is $825 a month.
$112KZillow home value
| Riverton | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 88% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $825 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Riverton$112K
Iowa$237K
+3.9%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
With 0.0 jobs for every working resident, most of Riverton’s workers commute out
Riverton’s median household income is $48,000. Jobs based in Riverton fell to 3 in 2023, 31 fewer than in 2013. 14% of Riverton residents live below the poverty line.
0%work in town
| Riverton | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Riverton0%
Shenandoah25%
Omaha9%
Council Bluffs6%
Glenwood5%
26 mi
median commute distance
3
jobs based in Riverton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Riverton, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Riverton has cold winters and warm summers. Among 141 Iowa towns, just 5 have a higher January low than Riverton.
21″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–37°
Spring41–63°
Summer64–85°
Fall42–65°
Oct 19
typical first frost
Apr 19
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults have high blood pressure in Riverton than in most of Iowa or the rest of the country
41% of adults have high blood pressure in Riverton. Riverton beats the Iowa average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 20% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Riverton.
| Riverton | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 33% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 21% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
2 better23 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Riverton | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.7% | 77.8% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.6% | 84.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.5% | 8.7% |
George C Grape Community Hospital
6.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Riverton, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 56% of U.S. communities.
44risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtTornadoes
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
4.5%conserved
| Riverton | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.8 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 4.5% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
4.5%
conserved · 17 of 383 acres
0.5 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Riverton Wildlife Management Area | — | 17 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Riverton
16pages on Riverton
The big questions
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Riverton; the nearest are
Peru State CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Peru, NE17 mi$8,640 in-state tuitionIowa Western Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Council Bluffs42.2 mi$6,930 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Riverton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Riverton for work
Where Riverton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3jobs based in Riverton
0%of working residents work in town
26 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Riverton
City in Iowa, USA
Riverton is a city in Fremont County, Iowa, United States, along the East Nishnabotna River. The population was 245 at the time of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 965 ft
- ZIP code
- 51650
Questions about Riverton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Riverton, IA a good place to live?
Riverton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.