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Riley

A town of 238 people in Indiana
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About Riley

Town in Indiana, United States
238Population
0.1 sq miArea
564 ftElevation

Riley, once known as Lockport, is a town in Riley Township, Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Riley had a population of 238. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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ZIP code47871
Area code812
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Housing in Riley

$172K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $172,000 in May 2026.

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Most working residents leave Riley for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Terre Haute (43%), Honey Creek (5%) and Linton (4%). Half commute less than 9 miles.

Terre Haute
43%
Honey Creek
5%
Linton
4%
Van Buren
4%
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Health in Riley

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 22% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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≈Just like Indiana

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Care nearby

Terre Haute Regional HospitalTerre Haute · 6.1 mi · ER
Vpchc - SpringhillTerre Haute · 5.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
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Natural hazards in Riley

37
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Riley has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 23°Winter
64° / 43°Spring
85° / 63°Summer
67° / 44°Fall
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Nearest: Vigo County Public LibraryTerre Haute · 7.7 miles · 70 hrs a week
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