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Riverside, IA

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Population
1,086
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
652 ft
Median Home Value
$183,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$918/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$84,091
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityIowa City, Iowa12 miles away · 76,229 residents.

About Riverside

Located along the English River, Riverside offers a quiet small-town feel about 15 minutes south of Iowa City. With roughly 1,000 residents, it is a great fit for commuters who work at the university or medical campus and want a slower pace at home. Families have Highland Elementary right in town, while middle and high school students take a short bus ride southeast to the combined secondary campus.

Future Birthplace of Captain James T Kirk

The town is famous for its quirky title as the future birthplace of Star Trek's Captain James T. Kirk, which locals celebrate every summer with the annual Trek Fest. Everyday life revolves around community ballparks, local churches, and neighborhood spots, while the Riverside Casino and Golf Resort sits just east of town, offering dining, live music, and golf right in your backyard.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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