Riverton is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Riverton had a population of 3,532. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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How Riverton ranks

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#195Fewest uninsured in IL #233Lowest property tax in IL #249Fastest growing in IL All IL rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code62561

Area code217

Living in Riverton

Housing in Riverton

$198K▲ 10.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Riverton home is worth about $198,000, up 10.7% in a year, 33% below the Illinois typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Riverton

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Riverton's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Riverton 2.9

Illinois 2.6

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Riverton 10.1

Illinois 15.6

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Riverton

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Most working residents leave Riverton for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Springfield (50%), Decatur (3%) and Chicago (2%). Half commute less than 8 miles.

Springfield

50%

Decatur

Chicago

Clear Lake

6%Work in townlive and work in Riverton 8 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,286Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Riverton →

Health in Riverton

Health Grade B

Healthier than 64% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Illinois

6better than IL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 11 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7%Fewer uninsured adultsIL 9.9% · better 11.8%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIL 15.9% · better

Care nearby

St. Johns HospitalSpringfield · 6.4 mi · ER

Siu Medicine North Dirksen Express CareSpringfield · 3.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Riverton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Riverton →

Natural hazards in Riverton

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

6Does Riverton flood?paid flood claims since 1993 6Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Riverton

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Riverton →

Climate in Riverton

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Riverton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 22°Winter

64° / 42°Spring

85° / 63°Summer

66° / 44°Fall