Riverton, Wyoming

Population 10,646

Riverton is located in Fremont County, WY. The population is 10,646, making Riverton the largest city in Fremont County and the 9th largest city in the state of Wyoming.

There are 12 public schools in Riverton with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Riverton is very low , and there are 81 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Riverton is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Riverton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Riverton include Arapahoe, Hudson and Johnstown.

Riverton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 11%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 70.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.3%

Crime Rate

40.43% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 382
  • Violent Crimes: 345
  • Robbery: 9
  • Burglary: 473
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

82.20% Higher than national avg.
  • 81 offenders in Riverton
  • 76.08 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

106 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 6
  • Tanks & Spills: 99

Unemployment

Moderate 3.6%
  • Wyoming unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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12 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 12 K-12 public schools in Riverton, WY and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Riverton's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
2 Private Schools

Smart-start Montessori Academy

Trinity Lutheran School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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81 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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1 Former Drug Lab view all

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17 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Riverton, WY issued 17 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 17 permits, 11 were issued for single family homes and 6 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Riverton, WY issued 15 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 15 permits, 13 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $560
  • 1 Bedroom: $641
  • 2 Bedrooms: $843
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,160
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,321

Zip Codes

82501

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Environmental Hazards

106 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (156/156)
    Riverton, WY has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.26 Average
    Riverton, WY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 19.42°
  • February 24.82°
  • March 36.77°
  • April 42.52°
  • May 52.14°
  • June 64.57°
  • July 73.08°
  • August 70.28°
  • September 60.43°
  • October 45.53°
  • November 33.87°
  • December 18.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Riverton, WY

Earthquakes
Riverton, WY has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Riverton, WY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Riverton, WY has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Riverton, WY has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Riverton, WY: $50,020

Unemployment

Unemployment in Riverton is 3.6%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.44%
White Collar - 53.56%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Matthew Mead
  • Sen. John Barrasso
  • Sen. Michael B. Enzi

City Representatives

  • Cynthia M. Lummis

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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5 Cemeteries view all

2 FCC Towers view all

6 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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