At a Glance
Median Income
$43,750
$23,118 per capita
Home Value
$68,000
Zillow: $87,186
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
84.2% high school+
Obesity Rate
39.4%
17.1% smoking rate
How Old Ripley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Old Ripley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Old Ripley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Old Ripley residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,118. 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 320 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Old Ripley is $68,000 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $87,186. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
5.3% of adults in Old Ripley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Old Ripley has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population87
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density580/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$23,118
Unemployment
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$781M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$87,186
Housing Units33
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,670/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation557 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Broadband68.6%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Old Ripley was founded in 1906.
The median home in Old Ripley was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.