Ripley County, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
10,755 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,898 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$110,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$339 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$480 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Missouri
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 34
Feb 3 2 39
Mar 4 1 47
Apr 5 0 57
May 5 0 66
Jun 3 0 75
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 3 0 69
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 5 0 47
Dec 4 1 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MO State Senate District 25, MO State House District 153, MO
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Schools

Ripley Co Elem
2 miles, S • 2.8 star
Doniphan Elem
4 miles, SE
Doniphan Intermediate
4 miles, SE • 1.9 star

Colleges

Three Rivers College
26 miles, E • 1.4 star
Black River Technical College
29 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Williams Baptist University
36 miles, SW • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Five Rivers Medical Center
26 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
40 miles, SW • 3.2 star

Airports

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
82 miles, E • 1 star
Barkley Regional Airport
120 miles, E • 1 star
Memphis International Airport
122 miles, S • 2.8 star