Ripley, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,066 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$35,120 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$119,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$431 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$437 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson County
4
West Virginia
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson County
1
West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 31
Feb 3 4 34
Mar 4 2 42
Apr 3 0 53
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 3 0 45
Dec 3 3 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 4, WV Delegate District 16, WV
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Schools

Ripley Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Ripley High School
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Ripley Middle School
1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Evans Elementary School
4 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Roane-Jackson Technical Center
8 miles, E • 1.4 star
Strayer University-West Virginia
28 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Jackson General Hospital
1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Roane General Hospital
18 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Pleasant Valley Hospital
23 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Holzer Medical Center
28 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Yeager Airport
31 miles, S • 1.4 star
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