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Riverton, KS

Riverton, KS.

Population: 1,047 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$176,891
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+23.6%
5-year appreciation
+43.0%
10-year appreciation
+100.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$176,891
House Price Index
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
3

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.5 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
George Washington Carver National Monument (23 mi)
Nearest airport
Five Mile Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-27 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Median annual property tax
$1,669
Households with broadband internet
62.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,718
Average weekly wage
$1,096
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
14

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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