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A town of 852.
Riverview’s median age is 61.3 years, against 42.1 years in Wisconsin’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 3 have a higher average trip to work than Riverview. 72% of the land in Riverview is conserved, against 3.8% in Wisconsin’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Mountain Fire Lookout Tower is on the National Register of Historic Places. Riverview has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1932 and a map from 1973 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Riverview, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Riverview.
70 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. The trail density in Riverview is 1.0 miles per square mile.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Most working residents leave Riverview for work: only 5% work in town. 15% of residents live below the poverty line in Riverview. The top destinations are Townsend (8%), Lakewood (7%) and Wabeno (7%).
| Riverview | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $57,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.2% | 8.3% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 78% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Riverview has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Riverview’s July high is 79°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
45% of Riverview adults have high blood pressure. No town among the 358 in Wisconsin we compare has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Riverview. 42% of Riverview adults have obesity.
| Riverview | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 11% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 20% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Riverview | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 14.3% | 19% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8% | 9.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.8% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Riverview; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Riverview residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Where Riverview’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Riverview has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.