At a Glance
Median Income
$27,957
$13,313 per capita
Median Rent
$581/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
447/100K
3,803/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
29.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
26.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ripley a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 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 9.3% (158% 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.
Safety & Crime
Ripley reports 447 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,803/100K.
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 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 3.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population600
Median Age28.1 yrs
Density353/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$27,957
Per Capita$13,313
Unemployment9.3%
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%
Crime
F
Violent447/100K
Property3,803/100K
Health
Obesity43.7%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking14.8%
Premature Death23,645/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain3.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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