Median Income
$65,250
13% lower than US avg
Home Value
$55,400
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.3%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$750
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
5.6%
55% lower than US avg
How Rippey Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population207
Median Age29.4 yrs
Density238/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,250
Per Capita$22,803
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$11,107M
Commute34 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,400
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$185,843
Rent Burden17.6%
Health
Obesity37.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.1 in/yr
Elevation1,072 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+97.6%
School Score5.73
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute34 min
Broadband84.0%
Libraries12
Is Rippey a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Rippey receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Rippey offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Rippey is $65,250, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Rippey is $55,400, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Climate & Weather
Rippey experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Rippey has a population of 207 with a density of 238 people per square mile. The median age is 29.4 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.8%).
Population
29.4yrs
Median Age
24% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.3% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Spanish | 7.7% |
| 43% below US avg |
The median household income in Rippey is $65,250, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $65,250 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $22,803 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,468 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $126,108 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 3,600 |
| County GDP | $11,107M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 211 |
| Healthcare | 263 |
| Retail | 299 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,070 |
| 102% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 12.76% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 33.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |
The median home value in Rippey is $55,400, 80% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $185,843.
Home Values
| Census Median | $55,400 |
| 80% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $185,843 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $750 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 17.6% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,070 |
| 102% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 12.76% |
In Rippey, 37.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.7% report depression. 27.7% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Rippey vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| 16% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 80.9% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 4,244/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 263 |
Crime Rates: Rippey vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
Safety Score
Rippey has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 36.1 inches |
| 5% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,072 ft (327 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 238/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9339°N, 94.2007°W |
| County FIPS | 19049 |