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Riley, KS
City in Riley County, Kansas.
Population
943
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,856
ZIP codes
0
Riley and its ZIP codes
Riley at a glance
- Riley is about 51 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $93,750, 26% above the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,100 (25% below Kansas) and median rent is $1,203 a month.
Local data for Riley, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Riley, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,750
Poverty rate
4.9%
Median home value
$163,100
Median rent
$1,203/mo
Homeownership
89.6%
Bachelor's or higher
30.3%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
27.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (342), Irish Americans (59), Swedish Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Riley County. PPP loans are for Riley.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,972
30,406 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,837
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$529M
FY 2026, $7,355 per person
How people get to work
Riley, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home11.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Riley, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
708
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
314
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 16°F
33.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Riley, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.0%
U.S. 33.3% -5.3 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Riley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LeonardvilleCity | 4.8 mi | 0.3 |
| BalaCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| KeatsCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.5 |
| RandolphCity | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| MilfordCity | 9.9 mi | 0.6 |
| WakefieldCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| GreenCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Fort RileyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.4 |
| ManhattanCity | 15 mi | 20.4 |
| OlsburgCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| OgdenCity | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| Clay CenterCity | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| Grandview PlazaCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Junction CityCity | 19 mi | 11.5 |
| WestmorelandCity | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| MorganvilleCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Riley, KS in?
- Riley is in Riley County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Riley, KS?
- About 943 people live in Riley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Riley?
- Nearby places include Leonardville (4.8 mi), Bala (6.6 mi), Keats (8.5 mi), Randolph (9.7 mi), Milford (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023