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Ripley, MS
City in Tippah County, Mississippi.
Population
5,377
Land area
11.4sq mi
People per sq mi
470
ZIP codes
0
Ripley and its ZIP codes
Ripley at a glance
- Ripley is about 7.5 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 65th among 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- The median household income is $55,444, close to the Mississippi median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,200 (31% below Mississippi) and median rent is $735 a month.
Local data for Ripley, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ripley, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,444
Poverty rate
20.1%
Median home value
$117,200
Median rent
$735/mo
Homeownership
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (643), German Americans (352), Irish Americans (251).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tippah County. PPP loans are for Ripley.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,660
7,209 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,157
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$130M
FY 2026, $5,955 per person
How people get to work
Ripley, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.1%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ripley, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
334
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 29°F
57.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ripley, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.2%
U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts
Cities near Ripley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Blue MountainTown | 6.3 mi | 1.6 |
| FalknerTown | 7 mi | 5.1 |
| DumasTown | 9.1 mi | 3.9 |
| ChalybeateCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| AshlandTown | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| WalnutTown | 15 mi | 5.4 |
| MyrtleTown | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| JumpertownTown | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| Hickory FlatTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| New AlbanyCity | 17 mi | 18.2 |
| Snow Lake ShoresTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| KossuthVillage | 20 mi | 1 |
| Potts CampTown | 21 mi | 1 |
| Essary Springs, TNCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.1 |
| BoonevilleCity | 22 mi | 25.8 |
| WheelerCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ripley, MS in?
- Ripley is in Tippah County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Ripley, MS?
- About 5,377 people live in Ripley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ripley?
- Nearby places include Blue Mountain (6.3 mi), Falkner (7 mi), Dumas (9.1 mi), Chalybeate (14 mi), Ashland (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023