Best Places to Live in River, Kansas

Living in River, KS is a unique experience. Nestled on the banks of the Kansas River, it is a small town with a tight-knit community and friendly neighbors. Residents enjoy going to local events, like the county fair, as well as taking advantage of the many outdoor recreation opportunities nearby. There are lots of parks and trails to explore along the river, making it easy to take in the natural beauty of this small community. The residents here are also very supportive of one another, and it’s not uncommon to find people helping out their neighbors or lending a hand when needed. It's a great place to live if you're looking for peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in River is 2.8% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. River jobs have decreased by 2.1%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, River's cost of living is 32.6% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare River's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, May and October are the most pleasant months in River, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Pawnee county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 74.7% to 23.5%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

River's population is 58 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 223.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 14.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in River is $83,600. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 12.0%.

SCHOOLS

River public schools spend $11,484 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 11 students per teacher in River. More Education

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Housing Market in River

It's a good time to buy in River. Home Appreciation is up 12.0% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in River is $83,600.

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