Ripley County, MO
Living in Ripley County
Bikeability8
Walkability7
Commute51
Public Transit2
Affordability100
Public Safety52
Airports20
Hospitals9
Colleges22
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools25
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation-490 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age
10%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate42%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$35kMedian Household Income+$5.6k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector68%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$84kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$373Median Monthly Rent+$72 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home23%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197929%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
LP gas20%
Utility gas16%
Wood15%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ripley County
United States45
Missouri53
Property Crime in Ripley County
United States48
Missouri54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ripley County
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding64
Tornado34
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ripley County, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ripley County, MO
West Point Christian Academy
7 miles, SE
Westwood Baptist Academy
26 miles, NE
Sacred Heart School
27 miles, E
St Paul Catholic School
27 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Ripley County, MO
Williams Baptist University
36 miles, S
Crowley's Ridge College
44 miles, S
Arkansas State University-Main Campus
57 miles, S
Lyon College
73 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ripley County, MO
Black River Community Medical Center
25 miles, E
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
26 miles, E
Five Rivers Medical Center
26 miles, S
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
40 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Ripley County, MO
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
82 miles, NE
Barkley Regional Airport
120 miles, E
Memphis International Airport
122 miles, SE
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
143 miles, NE