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Franklin County

Population in July 2008: 124. Population change since 2000: -14.5%
 

Males: 62  (50.3%)
Females: 62  (49.7%)

Median resident age:  42.3 years
Nebraska median age:  35.3 years

Zip code: 68972


Estimated median household income in 2008: $28,197 (it was $19,750 in 2000)
Riverton:  $28,197
Nebraska:  $49,693

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $15,930

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $17,711 (it was $11,100 in 2000)
Riverton:  $17,711
Nebraska:  $126,500

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $26,342; Detached houses: $24,510; Mobile homes: $30,000

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Races in Riverton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.6%)
  • Hispanic (2.1%)
  • Vietnamese (0.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Riverton: 66.9 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (37.2%), United States (10.3%), English (9.0%), Irish (9.0%), Italian (2.1%), Norwegian (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1770 feet

Land area: 0.39 square miles.

Population density: 315 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Riverton

  • High school or higher: 69.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 19.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Riverton village

  • Never married: 21.9%
  • Now married: 52.6%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 9.6%
  • Divorced: 13.2%

0 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.0%
Nebraska:  4.4%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this village in May 2009.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Riverton:  2.1% ($233)
Nebraska:  1.7% ($1,478)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (120.6 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (516.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Franklin, NE (3.2 miles ), Red Cloud, NE (3.5 miles ), Campbell, NE (3.8 miles ), Bloomington, NE (3.8 miles) , Cowles, NE (4.2 miles) , Upland, NE (4.2 miles) , Bladen, NE (4.3 miles ), Naponee, NE (4.5 miles) .

Latitude: 40.09 N, Longitude: 98.76 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 308

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Population change in the 1990s: -17 (-10.5%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (26%)
  • Truck transportation (19%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (10%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (10%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Food (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Accommodation and food services (25%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (21%)
  • Health care (21%)
  • U. S. Postal service (8%)
  • Data processing, libraries, and other information services (8%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (8%)
  • Public administration (8%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (19%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (19%)
  • Other financial specialists (10%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (10%)
  • Top executives (6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cooks and food preparation workers (25%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (17%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (13%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (13%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Other financial specialists (8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (8%)



Average climate in Riverton, Nebraska

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Riverton-area historical tornado activity is above Nebraska state average. It is 192% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/13/1990, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.5 miles away from the Riverton village center injured 8 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/5/1964, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 38.0 miles away from the village center killed 4 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Riverton-area historical earthquake activity is below Nebraska state average. It is 97% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/30/1991 at 22:07:44, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 70.3 miles away from Riverton center
On 6/20/2002 at 04:29:40, a magnitude 3.5 (3.3 MB, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 98.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/13/2001 at 01:56:13, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 76.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/17/2003 at 17:31:59, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 69.3 miles away from Riverton center
On 11/1/2002 at 11:08:56, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 69.3 miles away from the city center
On 7/18/1990 at 02:47:03, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 98.6 miles away from Riverton center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Riverton:
  • FRANKLIN COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; FRANKLIN, NE)
  • WEBSTER SOUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; RED CLOUD, NE)
  • SMITH COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; SMITH CENTER, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in Riverton, NE

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Riverton:
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY (about 56 miles; KEARNEY, NE; Full-time enrollment: 5,588)
  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 56 miles; GRAND ISLAND, NE; FT enrollment: 3,730)
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 89 miles; HAYS, KS; FT enrollment: 4,572)
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 118 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN (about 121 miles; LINCOLN, NE; FT enrollment: 19,806)
  • SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE AREA (about 123 miles; LINCOLN, NE; FT enrollment: 5,137)
  • KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 132 miles; MANHATTAN, KS; FT enrollment: 19,210)

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Notable locations in Riverton: Riverton (A), Riverton Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Riverton include: Saint Catherine Catholic Church (A), Assembly of God Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Riverton Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Riverton and their reported violations in the past:

RIVERTON, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 145, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-17-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-17-2005), St Public Notif received (NOV-28-2005)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-27-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-27-2005), St Public Notif received (NOV-03-2005)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-09-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-09-2004), St Public Notif received (JAN-10-2005)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-25-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-25-2003), St Public Notif received (OCT-09-2003)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-24-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-24-2003), St Public Notif received (JUL-31-2003)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-06-2002), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-06-2002), St Public Notif received (JUN-08-2002)
  • 6 other older health violations

Average household size:
This village:  2.3 people
Nebraska:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  61.9%
Whole state:  66.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  3.2%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This village:  35.8%
Whole state:  9.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This village:  13.4%
Whole state:  4.0%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Riverton, NE



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


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2004 Presidential Election results in Franklin County Nebraska:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (62%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (14%)
  • Wood (13%)
  • Electricity (8%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3%)


Religion statistics for Riverton

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 80.58%
Here80.6%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran ChurchOther
Adherents26.1%19.8%17.2%11.6%25.3%
Congregations11.1%22.2%16.7%11.1%38.9%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$555
Water Supply 0$0 1$555
Totals for Government 0$0 2$1,110



Riverton government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $21,000
    All Other: $17,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $16,000
    Regular Highways: $16,000
    Solid Waste Management: $6,000
    Central Staff Services: $5,000
    Financial Administration: $4,000
    General Public Buildings: $1,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $9,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $144,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $139,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $5,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $18,000
    Interest Earnings: $3,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $89,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $16,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $17,000
    General Support: $11,000
    All Other: $3,000
  • Tax - NEC: $10,000
    Property: $4,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $8,000

5.13% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,182 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.13%
Nebraska average:  7.03%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Buffalo County, NE  0.93% ($19,667 average AGI)
from Kearney County, NE  0.78% ($29,700)


7.08% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,914 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.08%
Nebraska average:  7.41%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Buffalo County, NE  1.29% ($24,412 average AGI)
to Adams County, NE  0.91% ($32,333)
to Kearney County, NE  0.76% ($21,600)


Strongest AM radio stations in Riverton:
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 11 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKPR (1460 AM; 5 kW; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PLATTE RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRGI (1430 AM; 5 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KVSV (1190 AM; 2 kW; BELOIT, KS; Owner: MCGRATH PUBLISHING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Riverton:
  • KQKY (105.9 FM; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KFGE (98.1 FM; MILFORD, NE; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KLIQ (94.5 FM; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KROR (101.5 FM; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: ETERNAL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KRNY (102.3 FM; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KRGI-FM (96.5 FM; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KLNE-FM (88.7 FM; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)

TV broadcast stations around Riverton:
  • KHGI-TV (Channel 13; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA, A CALIFORNIA LP)
  • KSNB-TV (Channel 4; SUPERIOR, NE; Owner: COLINS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTVG (Channel 17; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KHAS-TV (Channel 5; HASTINGS, NE; Owner: GREATER NEBRASKA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KGIN (Channel 11; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: KOLN/KGIN LICENSE, INC.)
  • KLNE-TV (Channel 3; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 6 meters (20ft)
Total average daily traffic: 495
Total average daily truck traffic: 69
Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic: 644

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Frank DiRico, 765 41st Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.9 m
    Registrant: Phone: (781) 319-1011, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • 3 1/2 Mi E S Side Of Hwy In, Call Sign: KNCM285, Licensee ID: L00060176
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.050 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/22/1997, Expiration Date: 03/28/2002, Cancelation Date: 06/02/2002
    Registrant: R & J Farms Inc, Route 1, Riverton, NE 68972, Phone: (308) 425-6896


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR20 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-360-ES (210 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 395SB , Serial Number: 1769, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 01/18/2007
    Registrant (Corporation): Franklin County Land Company, 1246 42 Rd, Riverton, NE 68972



Riverton on our top lists:
    • #58 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2003"

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