At a Glance
Median Income
$46,991
$26,067 per capita
Home Value
$84,400
Zillow: $143,546
Median Rent
$613/mo
23.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
17.0% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ripley residents earn a median household income of $46,991 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,067. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,224 business establishments, including 330 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ripley is $84,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,546. Median rent is $613/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Education
27.2% of adults in Ripley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ripley has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population937
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density684/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,991
Per Capita$26,067
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$6,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,400
Rent$613
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$143,546
Housing Units384
Rent Burden23.9%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation735 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+20.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Ripley was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.