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Ripley, TN
City in Lauderdale County, Tennessee.
Population
7,658
Land area
12.9sq mi
People per sq mi
595
ZIP codes
0
Ripley and its ZIP codes
Ripley at a glance
- Ripley is about 3.5 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- It is the 82nd most populous of 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- Households here earn a median of $37,432 a year, 46% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,900 (46% below Tennessee) and median rent is $800 a month.
Local data for Ripley, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ripley, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,432
Poverty rate
30.7%
Median home value
$154,900
Median rent
$800/mo
Homeownership
45.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
33.3
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (378), Mexican Americans (293), German Americans (199).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lauderdale County. PPP loans are for Ripley.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,860
6,310 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,471
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$166M
FY 2026, $6,597 per person
How people get to work
Ripley, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled15.3%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ripley, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
427
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
67
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 29°F
56.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ripley, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
50.4%
U.S. 33.3% +17.1 pts
Diabetes
19.6%
U.S. 12.1% +7.5 pts
Smoking
24.2%
U.S. 12.8% +11.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.4%
U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts
Cities near Ripley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HenningTown | 5 mi | 2.5 |
| GatesTown | 9.3 mi | 0.7 |
| HallsTown | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| CovingtonCity | 14 mi | 11.4 |
| GarlandTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| FowlkesCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| Maury CityTown | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Armorel, ARCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| BrownsvilleCity | 19 mi | 9.9 |
| BurlisonTown | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| FriendshipCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| FinleyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| StantonTown | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| DyersburgCity | 22 mi | 17.3 |
| BrightonTown | 22 mi | 3.2 |
| Luxora, ARCity | 23 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ripley, TN in?
- Ripley is in Lauderdale County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Ripley, TN?
- About 7,658 people live in Ripley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ripley?
- Nearby places include Henning (5 mi), Gates (9.3 mi), Halls (11 mi), Covington (14 mi), Garland (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023