Riverton, Wyoming

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  1. Overview - Life In Riverton
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Riverton
  3. Crime In Riverton
  4. Cost of Living In Riverton
  5. Gender In Riverton
  6. Household Income For Riverton
  7. Education In Riverton
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Riverton
About Riverton, Wyoming
Is Riverton, Wyoming a good place to live?
Riverton is a city in Wyoming state in USA with a population of 10913 residents.. The poverty rate of Riverton is 13.6%, which is 3% lower than national average. The typical household in Riverton earns $50408 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 49.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Riverton, only 92% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Riverton remained 7.2%, which is 53% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Riverton, only 22% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 38% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Riverton is 94, which is 6% lower than national average. Median home value in Riverton is $156700 , which is 32% lower than national average. While median income in Riverton remained $50408, which is 25% lower than national average.
Population
10913
Unemployment
7.2%
53% NAT AVG.
Poverty
13.6%
3% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
6
Median Home
$156700
32% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$50408
25% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$760
34% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
94
6% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 7
Unemployed People
1 in 14
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 16
People Earning < $50,000
49.6%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.5
People With Any Degree
1 in 3.1
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs60%

Housing60%

Affordability80%

Safety30%

Amenities80%

Diversity80%

Education80%

Commute100%

Is Riverton, Wyoming safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Riverton, Wyoming is 104% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Riverton is 41% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Riverton is 116% higher than national average. You have 1 in 185 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 24 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
515
Violent : 59
Property : 456
Total Crime
104% NAT. AVG.
159% STATE AVG.
4780.9 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
41% NAT. AVG.
134% STATE AVG.
547.7 (per 100k)
Property Crime
116% NAT. AVG.
163% STATE AVG.
4233.2 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Riverton
Violent crime
1 in 185
Property crime
1 in 24
Robbery
1 in 2183
Burglary
1 in 237
Assault
1 in 341
Car Theft
1 in 163
Riverton : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Wyoming 1 1 3 1 1
In USA 287 257 696 255 108
Riverton : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Wyoming 1 2 1 3 2
In USA 527 240 691 753 21

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Riverton
Wyoming
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 59 547.7 234.23 387.8
Murder 1 9.3 3.09 6.5
Robbery 5 46.4 11.33 73.9
Assault 32 297.1 162.62 279.7
Rape 21 194.9 57.18 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Riverton
 Wyoming
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 456 4233.2 1610.6 1,958.2
Burglary 46 427 210.36 314.2
Larceny 343 3184.2 1234.7 1,398
Car Theft 67 622 165.54 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Riverton Wyoming National Avg.
Services 107 104 100
Groceries 102 101 100
Health 103 98 100
Housing 83 101 100
Transportation 87 88 100
Utilities 89 89 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Riverton Wyoming Country
Female 49.4% 49% 50.8%
Male 50.6% 51% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Riverton Wyoming Country
Less than $10,000 6.2% 5.2% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.9% 3.7% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.9% 8.1% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.4% 8.8% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 19.2% 12.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.9% 18.2% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.2% 14.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12% 17.5% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.7% 6.2% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.5% 5% 8.3%
Education


Education Riverton Wyoming Country
< 9th Grade 2% 1% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 32% 29% 27.0%
Other College 28% 25% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 18% 20.0%
Master's Degree 7% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Riverton Wyoming Country
White 74.4% 83.6% 60.1%
African American 0.6% 0.8% 12.2%
American Indian 8.5% 2% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 0.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.1% 0.3%
Multiracial 2.4% 2.5% 2.8%
Hispanic 13.8% 10.1% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity