Ripley
City in Tippah County, Mississippi
Ripley is a city in Tippah County, Mississippi, with 5,462 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 499 ft (152 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Blue Mountain, 6.7 miles SW.
- 5,462residents (2020 Census)
- 499 ftelevation · 152 m
- 11.4 sq miland area · 29.6 km²
- 478 / sq mipopulation density
- 38663ZIP code
About Ripley
Ripley is a city in Tippah County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Ripley had a population of 5,462. It is the county seat of Tippah County.
Colonel William Clark Falkner, great-grandfather of authors William Faulkner and John Faulkner, was a prominent resident of Ripley in the mid to late-19th century. W.C. Falkner's exploits in and around Ripley served as the model for Faulkner's character of Colonel John Sartoris.
Ripley is located in the Hills region of North Mississippi, an important region for the birth of American music. The area is known as the birthplace of the hill country blues.
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Living in Ripley
- Median household income
- $55,444
- Median home value
- $117,200
- Median rent
- $735/mo
- Median age
- 42.5
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Ripley had 5,462 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,462 |
|---|---|
| Density | 478 per sq mi (185 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ripley at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Tippah County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,462 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.43 sq mi (29.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7357° N, 88.9357° W |
| ZIP code | 38663 |
| Official website | ripley.ms |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2862600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ripley
- Blue Mountain6.7 mi SW
- Falkner7.2 mi N
- Dumas8.6 mi SE
- Chalybeate14.1 mi N
- Walnut14.8 mi N
- Ashland15.3 mi NW
- Jumpertown15.4 mi E
- Myrtle15.9 mi SW
- Hickory Flat16.7 mi SW
- New Albany17.5 mi S
- Snow Lake Shores18.2 mi W
- Kossuth19.0 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ripley
What county is Ripley in?
Ripley is in Tippah County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Ripley, MS?
5,462 people lived in Ripley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ripley, MS?
The ZIP code of Ripley is 38663.
What is the elevation of Ripley?
499 feet (152 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ripley?
Blue Mountain (6.7 mi), Falkner (7.2 mi), Dumas (8.6 mi), Chalybeate (14.1 mi), Walnut (14.8 mi).
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