Ripley, CA

Full City Profile · California · La Paz County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
600 Population 353/sq mi density
$27,957 Median Income $13,313 per capita
$581 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$27,957 median income, 21.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ripley, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,957
63% below
$13,313 per capita
Median Rent
$581/mo
50% below
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
29.9% high school+
Unemployment
21.1%
486% above
26.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
36% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F

How Ripley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ripley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
37%
Rent
50%
Poverty
211%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
586%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ripley a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ripley residents earn a median household income of $27,957 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,313. The unemployment rate stands at 21.1% (486% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 402 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.

Education

0.0% of adults in Ripley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 29.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ripley has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 3.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population600
Median Age28.1 yrs
Density353/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born36.8%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

F
Median Income$27,957
Per Capita$13,313
Unemployment21.1%
Poverty26.2%
County GDP$849M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A
Home Value
Rent$581
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$218,476
Housing Units274
Rent Burden33.8%

Health

Obesity43.7%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking14.8%
Premature Death23,645/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Rain3.6 in/yr
Elevation249 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+29.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute14 min
Broadband73.2%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Ripley was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Yuma Mcas/Yuma International (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
36.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.