At a Glance
Median Income
$56,641
$27,509 per capita
Home Value
$132,500
Zillow: $148,637
Median Rent
$683/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
18.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
18.0% smoking rate
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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ripley residents earn a median household income of $56,641 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,509. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 396 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ripley is $132,500 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,637. Median rent is $683/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
18.4% of adults in Ripley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
75.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ripley has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,415
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density474/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$56,641
Per Capita$27,509
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$899M
Avg Weekly Wage$833
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,500
Rent$683
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$148,637
Housing Units2,440
Rent Burden19.8%
Health
Obesity44.2%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,004/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation480 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+75.9%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Ripley was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.