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Ripley, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tippah County County
Ripley, MS
At a Glance
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)
Is Ripley a Good Place to Live?
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 7.2% (100% 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 $141,605. 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.
Safety & Crime
Ripley reports 1,581 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 316% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,490/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.