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Ripley County, MO
4 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Ripley County, Missouri.
Population
10,708
Land area
630sq mi
People per sq mi
17
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Ripley County
Ripley County at a glance
- Ripley County is 81% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,037 a year, 41% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,600 (48% below Missouri) and median rent is $654 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Doniphan (2,345), Fairdealing (415) and Naylor (388).
Local data for Ripley County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ripley County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,037
Poverty rate
24.8%
Median home value
$119,600
Median rent
$654/mo
Homeownership
79.1%
Bachelor's or higher
12.6%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
34.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,444), Irish Americans (1,221), French Americans (230).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$33,842
2,800 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,061
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89M
FY 2026, $8,338 per person
PPP loans
$13.5M
614 loans, 2,606 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$8,771
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Ripley County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 34.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ripley County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
756
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
87
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 24°F
51.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ripley County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
23.0%
U.S. 12.8% +10.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Ripley County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Ripley County, MO?
- Doniphan is the largest city or town in Ripley County, with about 2,345 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Ripley County?
- Ripley County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 63935, 63939, 63942, 63953, 63955.
- What is the population of Ripley County, MO?
- About 10,708 people live in Ripley County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Ripley County?
- Ripley County borders Butler County, Randolph County, AR, Clay County, AR, Oregon County, Carter County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023