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Ripley, OH
Village in Brown County, Ohio.
Population
1,610
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
810
ZIP codes
0
Ripley and its ZIP codes
Ripley at a glance
- Ripley is about 2.8 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,006, 31% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,200 (48% below Ohio) and median rent is $745 a month.
Local data for Ripley, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ripley, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,006
Poverty rate
23.9%
Median home value
$112,200
Median rent
$745/mo
Homeownership
58.6%
Bachelor's or higher
9.8%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
32.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (213), Irish Americans (90), Arab Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brown County. PPP loans are for Ripley.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,542
8,026 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,147
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$299M
FY 2026, $6,840 per person
How people get to work
Ripley, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.9%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 32.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ripley, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
570
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
91
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 17°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ripley, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.3%
U.S. 33.3% +10.0 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
21.8%
U.S. 12.8% +9.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Ripley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dover, KYCity | 2.9 mi | 0.4 |
| AberdeenVillage | 5.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Maysville, KYCity | 6.5 mi | 19 |
| HigginsportVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Germantown, KYCity | 8.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Augusta, KYCity | 9.1 mi | 1.2 |
| RussellvilleVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.7 |
| GeorgetownVillage | 9.9 mi | 4.2 |
| BentonvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| Brooksville, KYCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| ManchesterVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Lake WaynokaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.3 |
| HamersvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Sardis, KYCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| Mays Lick, KYCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| FelicityVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ripley, OH in?
- Ripley is in Brown County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Ripley, OH?
- About 1,610 people live in Ripley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ripley?
- Nearby places include Dover, KY (2.9 mi), Aberdeen (5.6 mi), Maysville, KY (6.5 mi), Higginsport (7.9 mi), Germantown, KY (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023