Rocky Ripple, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Marion County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
611 Population 2,037/sq mi density
$64,911 Median Income $41,452 per capita
$181,500 Home Value $226,528 Zillow
$1,335 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$64,911 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,500 home value, $1,335/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Rocky Ripple, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,911
14% below
$41,452 per capita
Home Value
$181,500
36% below
Zillow: $226,528
Median Rent
$1,335/mo
15% above
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
50.2%
49% above
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Rocky Ripple Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rocky Ripple's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
86%
Home Value
64%
Rent
115%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
149%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rocky Ripple a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rocky Ripple residents earn a median household income of $64,911 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,452. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,522 business establishments, including 2,360 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rocky Ripple is $181,500 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,528. Median rent is $1,335/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Education

50.2% of adults in Rocky Ripple hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% above the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rocky Ripple has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population611
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density2,037/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,911
Per Capita$41,452
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$135,593M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,465

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,500
Rent$1,335
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$226,528
Housing Units315
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death12,610/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation706 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.2%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+19.9%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries27

Did You Know?

The median home in Rocky Ripple was built in 1951.
19.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 2,360 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 139 fatal vehicle crashes.