Riverton, KS
Living in Riverton
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute62
Public Transit1
Affordability88
Public Safety62
Airports19
Hospitals57
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools2
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
741Population-211 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years6%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate42%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone29%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income-$14k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K47%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K7%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector62%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Sales and office17%
Service6%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$87kMedian Home Value-$11k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$456Median Monthly Rent+$89 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-19% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197940%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K50%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K11%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
LP gas3%
Utility gas55%
Crime
Violent Crime in Riverton
United States45
Kansas56
Cherokee County38
Property Crime in Riverton
United States48
Kansas58
Cherokee County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 2 | 3 |
| Feb | 39 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Riverton
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding86
Tornado28
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Riverton, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Riverton, KS
St Marys Catholic Elementary School
7 miles, E
St Peters Middle School
10 miles, E
McAuley Catholic High School
10 miles, E
Church Alive Christian School
11 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Riverton, KS
Ozark Christian College
11 miles, E
Missouri Southern State University
14 miles, E
Pittsburg State University
22 miles, N
John Brown University
62 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Riverton, KS
Freeman Health System-Freeman West
10 miles, E
Mercy Hospital Columbus
10 miles, NW
Mercy Hospital Joplin
11 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Riverton, KS
Joplin Regional Airport
13 miles, NE
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
59 miles, S
Springfield-Branson National Airport
74 miles, E
Tulsa International Airport
89 miles, SW