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Riverton, CT
Census-designated place in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut.
Population
318
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
659
ZIP codes
0
Riverton and its ZIP codes
Local data for Riverton, CT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northwest Hills Planning Region. PPP loans are for Riverton.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,244
38,012 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,433
BEA, 2024
Environment and hazard risk
Riverton, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
1,757
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
313
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
51.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Riverton, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.2%
U.S. 33.3% -9.1 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
7.6%
U.S. 12.8% -5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.6%
U.S. 11.1% -6.5 pts
Cities near Riverton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WinstedCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 4.9 |
| Pleasant ValleyCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.5 |
| New Hartford CenterCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 3.2 |
| NorfolkCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.2 |
| North GranbyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 8.3 |
| TorringtonCity | 10 mi | 39.8 |
| West SimsburyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| Canton ValleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| CollinsvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| Salmon BrookCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| Simsbury CenterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| WeatogueCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| Northwest HarwintonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.7 |
| TariffvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Blandford, MACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| CanaanCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Riverton, CT in?
- Riverton is in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What is the population of Riverton, CT?
- About 318 people live in Riverton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Riverton?
- Nearby places include Winsted (3.6 mi), Pleasant Valley (3.8 mi), New Hartford Center (6.2 mi), Norfolk (9.4 mi), North Granby (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023