Living in Ripley, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ripley · Census data 2020–2024
Ripley has 87 residents with a median age of 46.6. The median home value is $43,100.
Ripley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ripley at a glance
- Population
- 87
- Median age
- 46.6State: 39
- Median home value
- $43,100State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 54.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Ripley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 84% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 51.1%; a poverty rate of 31%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ripley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ripley the median home value is $43,100, 87% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Ripley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 69
- Owner-occupied
- 54.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.7%
- Vacant
- 33.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 1.89
33.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ripley has many vacation and second homes.
Ripley demographics
- Population
- 87
- Median age
- 46.6
- Under 18
- 11.5%
- 65 and older
- 27.6%
- Households
- 46
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ripley ›
Education in Ripley
0% of adults 25 and older in Ripley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ripley
- Unemployment rate
- 51.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 86.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.1%
Ripley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley | 87 | — | $43,100 | — |
| Mount Sterling | 1,980 | $59,087 | $131,200 | $604 |
| Rushville | 2,747 | $57,583 | $94,700 | $781 |
| Versailles | 441 | $48,750 | $91,100 | $844 |
| Beardstown | 6,169 | $60,587 | $82,100 | $762 |
| Mound Station | 150 | $76,375 | $120,500 | — |
| Meredosia | 871 | $54,485 | $65,300 | $704 |
| Littleton | 105 | $64,792 | $104,700 | — |
| Clayton | 602 | $66,136 | $91,500 | $675 |
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What is the average home price in Ripley?
The median home value in Ripley is $43,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Ripley, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 84% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 51.1%; a poverty rate of 31%.
What is the median age in Ripley?
The median age in Ripley is 46.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Ripley?
The average commute to work in Ripley is 18 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ripley?
The unemployment rate in Ripley is 51.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ripley?
0% of adults in Ripley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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