At a Glance
Median Income
$77,218
$55,620 per capita
Home Value
$121,200
Zillow: $194,572
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
16.6% smoking rate
How Ripplemead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ripplemead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ripplemead a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ripplemead residents earn a median household income of $77,218 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,620. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 445 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ripplemead is $121,200 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,572. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
30.1% of adults in Ripplemead hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ripplemead has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population347
Median Age64.0 yrs
Density307/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,218
Per Capita$55,620
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$923M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,234
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$194,572
Housing Units157
Rent Burden20.5%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,830 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute69 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Ripplemead was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.