Riley, Indiana

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Population in 2021: 234 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +46.3%
Males: 122  (52.3%)
Females: 112  (47.7%)
Median resident age:

33.8 years
Indiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 47802, 47871.

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Estimated median household income in 2021: $46,591 (it was $28,333 in 2000)
Riley:

$46,591
IN:

$62,743

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $19,058 (it was $13,616 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $95,993 (it was $71,300 in 2000)
Riley:

$95,993
IN:

$182,400

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $114,103; detached houses: $114,825; mobile homes: $84,501

Median gross rent in 2021: $843.

March 2022 cost of living index in Riley: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 19.9%

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  • Races in Riley, IN (2021)
    • 52796.0%White alone
    • 193.5%Two or more races
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Ancestries: American (21.6%), English (13.8%), German (13.8%), Irish (7.8%), Italian (3.6%), Polish (1.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 0.09 square miles.

Population density: 2,556 people per square mile   (average).

Riley, Indiana map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.4%
Indiana:

5.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $635 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Terre Haute, IN (7.3 miles , pop. 59,614).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Indianapolis, IN (67.4 miles , pop. 781,870).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (170.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Terre Haute, IN (2.7 miles ),
Seelyville, IN (2.7 miles ),
Dresser, IN (2.9 miles),
Staunton, IN (3.0 miles ),
West Terre Haute, IN (3.1 miles ),
Toad Hop, IN (3.2 miles),
North Terre Haute, IN (3.2 miles ),
Farmersburg, IN (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 39.39 N, Longitude: 87.30 W

Area code: 812

Distribution of median household income in Riley, IN in 2021
Distribution of house value in Riley, IN in 2021

Riley satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

4.0%
Indiana:

3.5%
Most common industries in Riley, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (15.5%)
  • Construction (12.1%)
  • Public administration (12.1%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (8.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.9%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.5%)
  • Public administration (17.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (15.0%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (12.5%)
  • Computer & electronic products (7.5%)
  • Chemicals (5.0%)
  • Food (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (22.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (16.7%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (16.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (11.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (11.1%)
  • Music stores (11.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.1%)
Most common occupations in Riley, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Fire fighting and prevention workers, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Cashiers (6.9%)
  • Electricians (6.9%)
  • Computer specialists (5.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Fire fighting and prevention workers, including supervisors (15.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.0%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (10.0%)
  • Electricians (10.0%)
  • Computer specialists (7.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (22.2%)
  • Financial managers (11.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (11.1%)
  • Cashiers (11.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (0.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (0.0%)

Average climate in Riley, Indiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 78.9. This is about average.

City:

78.9
U.S.:

74.2
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 1.04. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.04
U.S.:

1.79
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 27.4. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 8.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 8.32. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.32
U.S.:

8.46

Tornado activity:

Riley-area historical tornado activity is near Indiana state average. It is 73% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/22/1960, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.0 miles away from the Riley town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/29/1963, a category F3 tornado 16.0 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Riley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 136% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 72.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 72.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 50.3 miles away from Riley center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 100.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 69.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 69.8 miles away from Riley center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Vigo County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Riley topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Riley:

  • NORMAL LIFE OF INDIANA (Hospital, about 6 miles away; TERRE HAUTE, IN)
  • CHARTER TERRE HAUTE BEHAV HELTH SYSTEM (Hospital, about 6 miles away; TERRE HAUTE, IN)
  • KINDRED TRANSITIONAL CARE AND REHAB-SOUTHWOOD (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; TERRE HAUTE, IN)
  • HARBORSIDE HEALTHCARE-TERRE HA (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; TERRE HAUTE, IN)
  • SPRINGHILL VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; TERRE HAUTE, IN)
  • MOSAIC (Hospital, about 6 miles away; TERRE HAUTE, IN)
  • DAVIS GARDENS HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; TERRE HAUTE, IN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Riley:

  • Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (about 7 miles; Terre Haute, IN; Full-time enrollment: 2,123)
  • Indiana State University (about 8 miles; Terre Haute, IN; FT enrollment: 10,925)
  • DePauw University (about 30 miles; Greencastle, IN; FT enrollment: 2,360)
  • Indiana University-Bloomington (about 45 miles; Bloomington, IN; FT enrollment: 39,039)
  • Eastern Illinois University (about 48 miles; Charleston, IL; FT enrollment: 9,414)
  • Vincennes University (about 51 miles; Vincennes, IN; FT enrollment: 9,876)
  • Danville Area Community College (about 54 miles; Danville, IL; FT enrollment: 2,229)

Public elementary/middle school in Riley:

  • RILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 6050 S CANAL RD - 127, Grades: PK-5)

Points of interest:

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Vigo County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Indiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

61.3%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.5%
Whole state:

6.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Riley:

Marital status in Riley, IN
  • Never married: 40.6%
  • Now married: 36.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.2%
  • Divorced: 16.7%

For population 25 years and over in Riley:

  • High school or higher: 95.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 9.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.4
Indiana average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Riley, IN (based on Vigo County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant17,39683
Mainline Protestant7,92839
Catholic7,5009
Other1,2019
Black Protestant96310
Orthodox2541
None72,606-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 20
This county:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Here:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
This county:

0.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 49
Vigo County:

4.63 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 86
This county:

8.13 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Vigo County:

9.2%
State:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Vigo County:

30.9%
Indiana:

29.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.1%
Indiana:

14.3%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 4$2,702
Totals for Government 0$0 4$2,702

Strongest AM radio stations in Riley:

  • WPFR (1480 AM; 5 kW; TERRE HAUTE, IN)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WBOW (1300 AM; 1 kW; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: CROSSROADS INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSDX (1130 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BRAZIL, IN)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGCL (1370 AM; 5 kW; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Owner: SARKES TARZIAN, INC,)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Riley:

  • WTHI-FM (99.9 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WBOW-FM (102.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: CROSSROADS INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • WMGI (100.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: BRIGHT TOWER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWSY (95.9 FM; SEELYVILLE, IN; Owner: BRIGHT TOWER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPFR-FM (93.9 FM; CLINTON, IN; Owner: WORD POWER, INC.)
  • WMHD-FM (90.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY)
  • WISU (89.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: INDIANA STATE UNIV. BD. OF TRUSTEES)
  • WWVR (105.5 FM; WEST TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WCRT (88.5 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE)
  • W236AE (95.1 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: THE TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY)
  • WSDM-FM (97.7 FM; BRAZIL, IN; Owner: CROSSROADS INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • WMMC (105.9 FM; MARSHALL, IL; Owner: JDL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAXI (104.9 FM; ROCKVILLE, IN; Owner: CROSSROADS INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • WSKT (92.7 FM; SPENCER, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO OF INDIANA, INC.)
  • WAPC (91.9 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WACF (98.5 FM; PARIS, IL; Owner: P.R.S. BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WQTY (93.3 FM; LINTON, IN; Owner: THE ORIGINAL COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHCC (105.1 FM; ELLETTSVILLE, IN; Owner: ARTISTIC MEDIA PARTNERS, L.P.)
  • WNDI-FM (95.3 FM; SULLIVAN, IN; Owner: J T M BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Riley:

  • WTWO (Channel 2; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF THE MIDWEST, INC.)
  • WBAK-TV (Channel 38; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: INDIANA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WTHI-TV (Channel 10; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • W43BV (Channel 43; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WTIU (Channel 30; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Owner: THE TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY)

Riley fatal accident list:

Oct 31, 2014 05:53 PM, I-70, Lat: 39.437764, Lon: -87.283164, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Jul 9, 2013 03:25 AM, Sr-46, Lat: 39.390139, Lon: -87.269164, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jan 17, 2010 02:40 AM, Sr-46, Lat: 39.390239, Lon: -87.302128, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 8, 2007 04:06 AM, Sr-46, Jefferson St, Lat: 39.390444, Lon: -87.303131, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 82ft / 24.9mTotal length
  • 29,897Total average daily traffic
  • 2,187Total average daily truck traffic
  • 42,206Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic
New bridges in Riley, IN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 11990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Riley, IN

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KD9FYI, Licensee ID: L02018465, Grant Date: 04/15/2016, Expiration Date: 04/15/2026, Certifier: Alice A Barnard, Registrant: Alice A Barnard, 7648 East First Drive, Riley, IN 47871-0092

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Riley, IN
  • 75.2%Utility gas
  • 20.8%Electricity
  • 4.0%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Riley, IN
  • 72.1%Utility gas
  • 27.9%Electricity


Riley compared to Indiana state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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