Ripley, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lauderdale County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
7,718
Population
600/sq mi density
$39,047
Median Income
$22,927 per capita
$152,200
Home Value
$149,100 Zillow
$745
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
1,927
Violent Crime/100K
2,178 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$39,047 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$152,200 home value, $745/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,927 violent crimes/100K (407% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% 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 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 392 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 12.9 sq mi (33.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 600/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7461°N, 89.5341°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lauderdale County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arkansas International (BYH) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.3 in |
Ripley has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.2") and September the driest (3.5").