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Riverton
A village of 57 people in Nebraska
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About Riverton
Village in Franklin County, Nebraska, United States57Population
0.4 sq miArea
1,768 ftElevation
Riverton is a village in Franklin County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Riverton had a population of 57.
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ZIP code68972
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Living in Riverton
Health in Riverton
Compared with Nebraska
2better than NE·14worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.
Conditions
9▼ 3 close
Habits
1▲ 2▼ 1 close
Care
1▲ 1▼ 5 close
Mind
2▼ 3 close
Everyday needs
all close
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Franklin County Memorial HospitalFranklin · 10.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Heartland Health Center - HastingsHastings · 40.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 68972 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Riverton →
Natural hazards in Riverton
Very high
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.
🧊 Hail💨 Strong wind🌊 Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Riverton →
Climate in Riverton
Full climate →Riverton has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
40° / 17°Winter
65° / 38°Spring
88° / 62°Summer
67° / 39°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Riverton →
Libraries near Riverton
See all →Nearest: Franklin Public LibraryFranklin · 10.3 miles · 32 hrs a week
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Where Riverton is
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