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Ripley, NY
Census-designated place in Chautauqua County, New York.
Population
920
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
671
ZIP codes
0
Ripley and its ZIP codes
Ripley at a glance
- Ripley is 59% denser than New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,614 a year, 39% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,000 (74% below New York) and median rent is $642 a month.
Local data for Ripley, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ripley, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,614
Poverty rate
6.5%
Median home value
$112,000
Median rent
$642/mo
Homeownership
73.6%
Bachelor's or higher
28.7%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (186), Irish Americans (106), Mexican Americans (93).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chautauqua County. PPP loans are for Ripley.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,771
45,974 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,247
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$922M
FY 2026, $7,220 per person
How people get to work
Ripley, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ripley, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,002
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
365
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 21°F
43.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ripley, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Ripley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North East, PABorough | 7.1 mi | 1.3 |
| WestfieldVillage | 8.1 mi | 3.8 |
| ShermanVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.8 |
| MayvilleVillage | 11 mi | 2 |
| ChautauquaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| BroctonVillage | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| Northwest Harborcreek, PACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5 |
| Penn State Erie (Behrend), PACensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Lawrence Park, PACensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| Wesleyville, PABorough | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| PanamaVillage | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| Bemus PointVillage | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Wattsburg, PABorough | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| CassadagaVillage | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| Erie, PACity | 21 mi | 19.1 |
| Bear Lake, PABorough | 22 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ripley, NY in?
- Ripley is in Chautauqua County, New York.
- What is the population of Ripley, NY?
- About 920 people live in Ripley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ripley?
- Nearby places include North East, PA (7.1 mi), Westfield (8.1 mi), Sherman (9.4 mi), Mayville (11 mi), Chautauqua (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023