Ripley, WV
Living in Ripley
Bikeability19
Walkability56
Commute59
Public Transit21
Affordability100
Public Safety51
Airports4
Hospitals38
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools35
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.2kPopulation-127 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
40%Family Households-29% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate42%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household40%
Householder living alone54%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$33kMedian Household Income-$1.6k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty-8% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office23%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked5%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$118kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$392Median Monthly Rent+$82 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197933%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K7%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity64%
Utility gas35%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ripley
United States45
West Virginia21
Charleston Metro Area45
Jackson County29
Property Crime in Ripley
United States48
West Virginia20
Charleston Metro Area50
Jackson County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ripley
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding31
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ripley, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ripley, WV
Sycamore Hollow School
19 miles, NW
Sycamore Hollow School
19 miles, NW
Mid Valley Christian School
22 miles, NW
Ohio Valley Christian School
26 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Ripley, WV
Strayer University-West Virginia
28 miles, SW
West Virginia State University
31 miles, S
University of Charleston
34 miles, S
Ohio Valley University
35 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ripley, WV
Jackson General Hospital
1 miles, W
Roane General Hospital
18 miles, E
Pleasant Valley Hospital
23 miles, W
Holzer Medical Center
28 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Ripley, WV
Yeager Airport
31 miles, S
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
56 miles, SW
North Central West Virginia Airport
86 miles, NE
Rickenbacker International Airport
95 miles, NW