West Virginia
Ripley is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 3,066. Residents earn $35,120 per year, which is 53% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ripley receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Ripley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ripley is $35,120, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. The poverty rate of 15.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Ripley is $119,300, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $569 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Ripley is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 369 per 100,000, 81% below the national average.
20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Ripley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches, including 11.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $35,120 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,459 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,018 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,241 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 726 |
| County GDP | $1,066M |
| Restaurants | 47 |
| Healthcare | 60 |
| Retail | 83 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,365 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.98% |
| Commute Time | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $119,300 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $195,740 |
| Median List Price | $219,000 |
| Median List Price | $219,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $175 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $569 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,365 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.98% |
| Obesity | 43.7% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.1% |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.3% |
| Asthma | 12.9% |
| COPD | 9.9% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.8% |
| Depression | 33.8% |
| Mental Distress | 23.7% |
| Physical Distress | 17.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.8% |
| Premature Death | 11,780/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 52.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 368.6/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 368.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.0 inches |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 599 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 952/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8216°N, 81.7093°W |
| County FIPS | 54035 |
Winner: Republican by 56.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.3% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 952/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Restaurants | 47 |
| Retail Stores | 83 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |