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Riverton, KS
Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Kansas. ZIP codes: 66770.
Population
769
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
343
ZIP codes
1
Riverton and its ZIP codes
Riverton at a glance
- Riverton is about 9.5 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $90,365, 22% above the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $144,000 (34% below Kansas).
Local data for Riverton, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Riverton, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,365
Poverty rate
0.0%
Median home value
$144,000
Homeownership
76.3%
Bachelor's or higher
27.0%
Median age
32.8
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (76), Irish Americans (56), Dutch Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherokee County. PPP loans are for Riverton.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,831
5,968 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,679
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$151M
FY 2026, $7,789 per person
How people get to work
Riverton, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Riverton, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
767
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
38
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 23°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Riverton, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Riverton
1 in or overlapping Riverton. Population shown
Cities near Riverton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LowellCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Baxter SpringsCity | 3.8 mi | 3.1 |
| GalenaCity | 4.1 mi | 4.6 |
| CrestlineCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.8 |
| Loma Linda, MOTown | 8.9 mi | 3.6 |
| Quapaw, OKTown | 8.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Grand Falls Plaza, MOTown | 9.7 mi | 0.1 |
| ColumbusCity | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| Shoal Creek Drive, MOVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Joplin, MOCity | 11 mi | 38.1 |
| Carl Junction, MOCity | 11 mi | 5.5 |
| Peoria, OKTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Cliff Village, MOVillage | 11 mi | 0 |
| Redings Mill, MOVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Dennis Acres, MOVillage | 11 mi | 0 |
| Airport Drive, MOVillage | 12 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Riverton, KS in?
- Riverton is in Cherokee County, Kansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Riverton, KS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Riverton include 66770.
- What is the population of Riverton, KS?
- About 769 people live in Riverton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Riverton?
- Nearby places include Lowell (1.5 mi), Baxter Springs (3.8 mi), Galena (4.1 mi), Crestline (6.8 mi), Loma Linda, MO (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023