The city of Riverside, IA (zip code 52327) is small but growing community located in Washington County. According to the BestPlaces rankings, Riverside has a livability score of 56/100, which includes factors such as cost of living, crime rates, and education. The city has an overall A- grade for amenities with a solid C+ for housing affordability. It is safer than 32 percent of U.S cities and has several parks and outdoor recreation areas nearby. There are a few public schools in the area that received good ratings from the State Department of Education. In general, the quality-of-life indicators for Riverside are quite favorable compared to other locations in Iowa and across the country.
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