Riverton, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
10,803 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,280 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$204,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$485 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$747 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fremont County
2
Riverton Urban Area
2
Wyoming
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fremont County
5
Riverton Urban Area
5
Wyoming
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 20
Feb 0 7 24
Mar 0 7 35
Apr 1 6 44
May 2 2 53
Jun 1 0 63
Jul 1 0 70
Aug 1 0 68
Sep 1 1 58
Oct 1 4 45
Nov 0 6 30
Dec 0 7 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, WY State Senate District 26, WY State House District 55, WY
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Schools

Ashgrove Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Frontier Academy
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Rendezvous Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Central Wyoming College
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Casper College
105 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Western Wyoming Community College
108 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Northwest College
121 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Sagewest Health Care
2 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital
44 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Washakie Medical Center
72 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
105 miles, SW • 1 star
Yellowstone Regional Airport
108 miles, N • 1 star
Jackson Hole Airport
125 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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