Ripley, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Jackson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,066
Population
952/sq mi density
$35,120
Median Income
$28,459 per capita
$119,300
Home Value
$212,972 Zillow
$569
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
99
Violent Crime/100K
857 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$35,120 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$119,300 home value, $569/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
99 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Ripley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 599 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 952/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8216°N, 81.7093°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in |
Ripley has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and November the driest (3.0").