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Riverton, WY

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Population
10,910
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
4,953 ft
Median Home Value
$219,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$921/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$55,208
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Riverton

Riverton sits in central Wyoming’s Wind River Valley, right where the Big and Little Wind rivers join. With a population of about 10,500, it is the largest community in Fremont County and serves as the main commercial hub for the surrounding area. Residents enjoy a relaxed, small-town atmosphere surrounded by wide-open skies, with the Wind River and Owl Creek mountains framing the horizon.

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Day-to-day life offers a practical balance of local services and outdoor access. Central Wyoming College brings concerts, art exhibits, and community events to town, while nearby Boysen State Park provides easy weekend boating, camping, and fishing. With local walking trails, neighborhood parks, and popular traditions like the summer rendezvous hot air balloon rally, Riverton makes an inviting home base for anyone looking to settle into central Wyoming.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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