At a Glance
Median Income
$38,750
$24,309 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
Zillow: $163,177
Median Rent
$717/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
383/100K
2,020/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
24.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
317 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ripley residents earn a median household income of $38,750 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,309. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,318 business establishments, including 216 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ripley is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,177. Median rent is $717/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Ripley reports 383 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,020/100K.
Education
7.0% of adults in Ripley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ripley has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population271
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density577/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$24,309
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$4,479M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,001
Housing
A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent$717
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$163,177
Housing Units141
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent383/100K
Property2,020/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.0%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death9,054/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain38.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation856 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute26 min
Broadband65.7%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Ripley was founded in 1900.
The median home in Ripley was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Stillwater Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
34.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 216 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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