City profile
Riverton, WY
Fremont County · Population 10,856
Riverton is a town in Fremont County, WY with about 10,856 residents and a typical home value near $219,000. It is 105 miles from Casper, WY, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
mountain_alpine
Winter avg
24°F
Summer avg
70°F
Sunny days / yr
220
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$219,400
Typical monthly housing
$1,292
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
82
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.55%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.44%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 60/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Wildfire, Earthquake
Nearest major airport
241 mi to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 30% Democratic / 68% Republican
Community
Population
10,856
Black population
0.6%
County
Fremont County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: harsh winters, wind
Highlights
- About 10,856 residents
- Typical home value about $219,000
- 105 miles from Casper, WY
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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