Riverton

Riverton, Utah Overview

Riverton ranks #3 of 20 cities in Utah, earning a A+ grade with a composite score of 64.0/100. The city stands out in Safety (97/100) and Fiscal Health (86/100), placing it among the state’s strongest performers across the metrics we track.

Income & Employment in Riverton

Riverton’s median household income of $119,093 is 36% above the Utah median of $87,804, and its 2.9% unemployment rate undercuts the state’s 3.2%. That economic strength is drawing residents — the population grew 2.9% recently.

Safety in Riverton

Riverton’s violent crime rate of 56.5 per 100,000 is well below both the Utah rate of 228 and national norms, making safety one of the city’s defining features. The property crime rate is 912.8 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Riverton

The median home value is $543,900. Median monthly rent is $1,826. Renters spend 18.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Riverton

The adult obesity rate in Riverton is 28.8% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 7.2%. Residents report an average of 18 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Utah ranks #5 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Riverton

Riverton has a high school graduation rate of 90%. With a student-teacher ratio of 22.3:1, class sizes tend to be larger than the national median. Per-pupil spending of $9,450 falls below the national median. The city has 9 public schools serving 9,004 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Riverton

The annual average temperature in Riverton is 48.2°F. Summers average 71.9°F. Winters average 26.8°F. Annual precipitation is 17 inches. 17.2% of workers in Riverton work from home, well above the national average. The mean commute time is 24.1 minutes, compared to 18.8 for Utah overall.

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