Ripley, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Schuyler County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
71
Population
187/sq mi density
$43,000
Home Value
$132,461 Zillow
$763
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ripley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 540 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 187/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0252°N, 90.6380°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Schuyler County County |
| Nearest Airport | Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (UIN) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in |
Ripley has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.8").