Ripley, Mississippi

Quick Statistics

Ripley is a community in Tippah County, Mississippi, home to about 5,377 people spread across 11.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $32,373 a year, and a typical home is worth about $117,200. About 26.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 85.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance.

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5,377
Total Population
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11.43 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$32,373
Median Personal Income
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$117,200
Median Home Value
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26.1%
College Educated
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85.0%
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▲ up 9.8 points since 2010
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Among the Mississippi towns GeoStat tracks, Ripley ranks number 65 of 420 in population, number 121 in median household income, number 174 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Ripley typically top out near 90°F in July, while January nights average about 29°F. The area sees roughly 2 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Ripley
# Town Distance Population
1.Blue Mountain, MS6.7 mi.1,232
2.Falkner, MS7.2 mi.760
3.Dumas, MS8.6 mi.303
4.Walnut, MS14.8 mi.699
5.Ashland, MS15.3 mi.657
6.Jumpertown, MS15.4 mi.360
7.Myrtle, MS15.9 mi.771
8.Hickory Flat, MS16.7 mi.544
Frequently Asked Questions About Ripley

What is the population of Ripley, Mississippi?
Ripley has a population of about 5,377 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Ripley, Mississippi in?
Ripley is located in Tippah County, Mississippi.

What is the median home value in Ripley, Mississippi?
The median home value in Ripley is about $117,200, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Ripley, Mississippi?
The median personal income in Ripley is about $32,373 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Ripley, Mississippi?
Since 1950, 19 tornadoes have been recorded in Tippah County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Ripley, Mississippi?
Typical July highs run about 90 degrees and January lows about 29 degrees, with around 2 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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