Ripley, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tippah County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
5,415
Population
474/sq mi density
$56,641
Median Income
$27,509 per capita
$132,500
Home Value
$148,637 Zillow
$683
Median Rent
19.8% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$56,641 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,500 home value, $683/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Ripley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 480 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 11.4 sq mi (29.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 474/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7324°N, 88.9435°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tippah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tupelo Regional (TUP) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
Ripley has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.0").