Ripley, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Mason County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,626 Population 817/sq mi density
$45,652 Median Income $26,552 per capita
$109,100 Home Value $185,903 Zillow
$733 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$45,652 median income, 13.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,100 home value, $733/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Ripley, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,652
39% below
$26,552 per capita
Home Value
$109,100
61% below
Zillow: $185,903
Median Rent
$733/mo
37% below
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
66% below
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
13.5%
275% above
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
35% above
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Income
61%
Home Value
39%
Rent
63%
Poverty
155%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
375%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ripley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 $45,652 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,552. The unemployment rate stands at 13.5% (275% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 717 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ripley is $109,100 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,903. Median rent is $733/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.

Education

11.5% of adults in Ripley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ripley has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,626
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density817/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$45,652
Per Capita$26,552
Unemployment13.5%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$1,543M
Avg Weekly Wage$964

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,100
Rent$733
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$185,903
Housing Units870
Rent Burden25.5%

Health

Obesity43.2%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death12,340/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation555 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute34 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Ripley was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.544 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.