Riverton, KS Homes for Sale

Settled along the Spring River just outside of Joplin, Riverton is a small community in southeast Kansas. With a population under 1,000, Riverton maintains a rural atmosphere, where days are spent fishing on the river and commuting to and from Joplin for work. Its position along historic Route 66 is a point of pride for the community, from the arches of the Rainbow Bridge to a century-old country store. "I think we have a great community out here because people are willing to help. After the tornado disaster, it would have been so much harder to recover if we hadn't come together like we did," says Nicholas Sanders, a Joplin native and Realtor of seven years with Keller Williams. "Besides the community, affordability is a big draw. Lots of people work in Joplin but live in the rural areas for some quiet." While Riverton doesn't have a big retail scene, its proximity to Galena and Joplin means residents have quick access to necessities. Riverton is mainly residential and maintains a quiet atmosphere year-round, lent by its rural setting. Thick tree lines shade neighborhood roads, and from the main community streets are views of the vast Kansas horizon and sweeping green fields.