Riverdale, GA

Census place 1365464 · pop 14,792

D−47/ 100
🫤 Rough
D
in GA
📍 Georgia ranks #30 of 50 states →
🏆 Property crime0/100k · top 3%
🚽 Obesity46.8% · bottom 2%
Taxes
1.01% property · US 0.99%7.49% sales · US 7.00%5.19% flat income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Adult obesity46.8%2

U.S. median 36.5% · worse than most cities

46.8% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Physical inactivity34.3%11

U.S. median 26.5% · worse than most cities

34.3% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Population growth (5yr)-3.3%14

U.S. median +2.4% · worse than most cities

-3.3% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Uninsured adults16.1%14

U.S. median 9.3% · worse than most cities

16.1% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Poor mental health19.6%15

U.S. median 17.4% · worse than most cities

19.6% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Bachelor's degree or higher17.3%15

U.S. median 24.3% · worse than most cities

17.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Homeownership50.2%15

U.S. median 67.2% · worse than most cities

50.2% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Adult smoking17.2%17

U.S. median 14.6% · worse than most cities

17.2% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Commute time28 min24

U.S. median 24 min · worse than most cities

28 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Unemployment rateCounty-level4.2%30

U.S. median 3.6% · worse than most cities

4.2% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Median household income$63,45534

U.S. median $67,857 · worse than most cities

$63,455 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Air quality (AQI)County-level45 AQI39

U.S. median 42 AQI · worse than most cities

45 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Poverty rate12.4%46

U.S. median 12.1% · worse than most cities

12.4% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Property-tax burden1.01%48

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

1.01% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level2 days51

U.S. median 1 days · better than most cities

2 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level86/10054

U.S. median 77/100 · better than most cities

86/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Broadband access92.5%57

U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities

92.5% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Income inequality0.4358

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.43 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Rent$1,623/mo60

U.S. median $1,756/mo · better than most cities

$1,623/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Housing cost$178,80077

U.S. median $214,900 · better than most cities

$178,800 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Violent crime rate0/100k96

U.S. median 152/100k · better than most cities

0 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Property crime rate0/100k97

U.S. median 964/100k · better than most cities

0 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked

Is Riverdale, GA a good place to live?
By the numbers, Riverdale scores 47/100 — a D− (Rough) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is property crime rate and its weakest is adult obesity. Georgia overall ranks #30 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Riverdale, GA?
Riverdale reports 0 violent crimes per 100k and 0 property crimes per 100k — better than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Riverdale, GA expensive to live in?
Riverdale has a median home value of $178,800 and typical rent around $1,623/mo — more affordable than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Riverdale, GA?
Its weakest measured area is adult obesity (46.8%) — 2/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Riverdale, GA best at?
Its strongest measured area is property crime rate (0/100k) — 97/100, better than most U.S. cities.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.