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Riverton, Wyoming

city · Fremont County

At a glance

10,856
Population
$219,400
Median home value (all homes)
28% below U.S. median
$265,174
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$921/mo
Median rent
32% below U.S. median
$55,208
Median household income
30% below U.S. median
14.5 min
Average commute
90.6%
Homes with broadband
15.75%
Locations with fiber available
5.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing10% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities12% below
Taxes71% below
Insurance17% below
Commute cost47% below
For business: Wyoming is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Central Wyoming College 2-year
Nearest 4-year college180 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college181 mi
High school graduates93.1%
College graduates24.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Riverton Economic Development
IDEA Inc. is the official Economic Development entity for Riverton, Wyoming, serving Riverton and Fremont County by helping existing and new businesses grow and become more profitable.
state Wyoming Business Council
The Wyoming Business Council is the state economic development agency focused on leading economic growth in order to support business success, build resilient communities, and create opportunities for people to thrive. It supports strong communities so businesses can compete and families can stay together, working alongside local leaders, businesses, and communities in building strong, sustainable economies through innovative programs, resources, and partnerships.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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