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Ripley, CA
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California.
Population
476
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
280
ZIP codes
0
Ripley and its ZIP codes
Local data for Ripley, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Riverside County. PPP loans are for Ripley.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,100
846,070 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,404
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$14.2B
FY 2026, $5,877 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ripley, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
2,458
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
3,343
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
110° / 40°F
3.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ripley, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
17.7%
U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.5%
U.S. 11.1% +9.4 pts
Cities near Ripley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mesa VerdeCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 4.3 |
| Palo VerdeCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.6 |
| BlytheCity | 8.7 mi | 26.5 |
| Cibola, AZCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 19.5 |
| Ehrenberg, AZCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 11.9 |
| La Paz Valley, AZCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 29.4 |
| Quartzsite, AZTown | 27 mi | 36.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ripley, CA in?
- Ripley is in Riverside County, California.
- What is the population of Ripley, CA?
- About 476 people live in Ripley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ripley?
- Nearby places include Mesa Verde (6.8 mi), Palo Verde (8 mi), Blythe (8.7 mi), Cibola, AZ (11 mi), Ehrenberg, AZ (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023