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Cost of living in Ripley summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Ripley. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Mississippi. Key points include:
The cost of living in Ripley is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ripley is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Ripley is $138,468.
The median income in Ripley is $55,444.
Ripley's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Ripley Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Ripley | Mississippi | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 88 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 94 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 56 | 63 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 94 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Ripley, MS Weather
The average high in Ripley is 71.3° and the average low is 49.0°.
There are 69.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 56.9 inches of precipitation each year with 2.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Ripley |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 56.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 2.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Ripley, MS Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Ripley
The schools are small. Everyone knows everyone and treats each other like family. Good education systems there.
The small town has great people. Great land to farm. Plenty of opportunities to build new things here. Altogether this is a wonderful town with wonderful people in it.
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Ripley Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Ripley
The current population in Ripley is 5,377. The population has decreased 0.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,377 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 5,415 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 5,440 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 5,412 | 2.7% |
| 2020 | 5,268 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 5,290 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 5,282 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 5,302 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 5,336 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 5,350 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 5,349 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 5,370 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 5,381 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 5,401 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 5,409 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ripley
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Ripley is:
65.5% White with 3,523 White residents.
16.4% African American with 882 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 9 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
5.8% Two Or More with 310 Two Or More residents.
12.1% Hispanic with 653 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Ripley | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.5% | 55.2% | 57.4% |
| African American | 16.4% | 36.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.8% | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 12.1% | 3.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Ripley
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Ripley is 49.9% female with 2,682 female residents.
Ripley is 50.1% male with 2,695 male residents.
| Gender | Ripley | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ripley for adults over 25
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8.0% of adults in Ripley completed < 9th grade.
17.0% of adults in Ripley completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Ripley completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Ripley completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Ripley completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Ripley completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Ripley completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Ripley completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Ripley completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Ripley | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 17.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 15.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Ripley, Mississippi
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4.0% of households in Ripley earn Less than $10,000.
3.8% of households in Ripley earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.1% of households in Ripley earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.0% of households in Ripley earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.5% of households in Ripley earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.2% of households in Ripley earn $50,000 to $74,999.
20.3% of households in Ripley earn $75,000 to $99,999.
4.4% of households in Ripley earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.5% of households in Ripley earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.2% of households in Ripley earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Ripley | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.0% | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.1% | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.0% | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.5% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.2% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 20.3% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4.4% | 14.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.5% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.2% | 5.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
