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Ripley, MS

Ripley, MS.

Population: 11,319 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$146,479
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
-1.8%
5-year appreciation
+1.3%
10-year appreciation
+29.3%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$158,827
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
6

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
57.7 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site (18 mi)
Nearest airport
Ripley Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+16 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Median annual property tax
$1,038
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
70.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,727
Average weekly wage
$818
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Mining, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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