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Ripley, WV
City in Jackson County, West Virginia.
Population
3,071
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
953
ZIP codes
0
Ripley and its ZIP codes
Ripley at a glance
- Ripley is about 13 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 48th most populous of 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $41,518 a year, 30% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,800 (25% below West Virginia) and median rent is $613 a month.
Local data for Ripley, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ripley, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,518
Poverty rate
27.1%
Median home value
$121,800
Median rent
$613/mo
Homeownership
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.4%
Median age
44.0
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (391), Irish Americans (338), Italian Americans (207).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Ripley.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,912
7,732 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,906
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$265M
FY 2026, $9,549 per person
How people get to work
Ripley, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked11.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ripley, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
470
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
72
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ripley, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Ripley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CottagevilleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.1 |
| RavenswoodCity | 9.6 mi | 1.8 |
| LeonTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Racine, OHVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| ReedyTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| New HavenTown | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Syracuse, OHVillage | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| SpencerCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| Hartford CityTown | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| BuffaloTown | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| HometownCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| CliftonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| MasonTown | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| WinfieldTown | 22 mi | 2.4 |
| SissonvilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 12.8 |
| BancroftTown | 22 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ripley, WV in?
- Ripley is in Jackson County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Ripley, WV?
- About 3,071 people live in Ripley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ripley?
- Nearby places include Cottageville (7 mi), Ravenswood (9.6 mi), Leon (14 mi), Racine, OH (15 mi), Reedy (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023