At a Glance
Median Income
$39,047
$22,927 per capita
Home Value
$152,200
Zillow: $149,100
Median Rent
$745/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,927/100K
2,178/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
25.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.0%
24.9% 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?
C
2.4 / 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 $39,047 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,927. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 377 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ripley is $152,200 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,100. Median rent is $745/month, with 31.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Ripley reports 1,927 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 407% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,178/100K.
Education
13.5% of adults in Ripley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ripley has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,718
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density600/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$39,047
Per Capita$22,927
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty25.9%
County GDP$954M
Avg Weekly Wage$937
Housing
A
Home Value$152,200
Rent$745
Ownership43.8%
Zillow$149,100
Housing Units3,454
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent1,927/100K
Property2,178/100K
Health
Obesity51.0%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking24.9%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death14,551/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain56.8 in/yr
Elevation392 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Ripley was founded in 1836.
The median home in Ripley was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Arkansas International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.