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Riverton, WY


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Riverton, Wyoming

Introduction to Riverton, Wyoming

Riverton, Wyoming, in Fremont county, is 187 miles E of Idaho Falls, Idaho and 287 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The city’s population is approximately 9,310.

Riverton History

Riverton was originally inhabited by the Arapaho and Shoshone Native Americans. It is named because four rivers meet near the city. The town of Riverton was established in 1906. The area was originally served by the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad, and became its supplier of railroad ties in 1914.

Riverton and nearby Attractions

  • Riverton Museum
  • Wind River Heritage Center
  • Boysen State Park
  • Pioneer Association Museum of the American West
  • Sinks Canyon State Park
  • South Pass City State Historic Site

Things To Do In Riverton

The Lander Children's Museum, the Pioneer Association Museum of the American West and the Fremont County Pioneer Museum are all accessible from Riverton. The Riverton Museum and Wind River Heritage Center provide insights into the area’s history. Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Riverton Country Club. Apart from these, the city also hosts the Wild West Winter Carnival every February.

Riverton Transportation

Riverton Regional Airport is nearby.

Riverton Higher Education

Central Wyoming College is located in Riverton. Casper College, the University of Wyoming and Montana State University-Billings are some of the other local colleges and universities.

High Points

Riverton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wyoming):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyRiverton Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Riverton Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Riverton Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Riverton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Riverton, WY

Comparing Riverton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wyoming (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population76
Male Share of the Population63
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Female Share of the Population58
Well-Paid Single Men45
Racial Diversity48
Well-Paid Single Women36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married41
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home32
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
People Living Alone78
Housing Recently Built65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime31

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