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Ripley, MS


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Ripley, Mississippi

Introduction to Ripley, Mississippi

Ripley, Mississippi, in Tippah county, is located 61 miles S of Jackson, Tennessee and 68 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 5,478 people in the city.

Ripley History

Ripley is the county seat of Tippah County, which was founded in 1836. In the mid-19th centuy, Colonel William Clark Falkner, the great-grandfather of eminent authors William and John Faulkner, resided in the city. The character of Colonel John Sartoris in William Faulkner's novel "Sartoris" was based on Colonel W. C. Falkner. Well-known author John Grisham also spent his early years in Ripley.

Ripley and nearby Attractions

  • Tippah County - Historical Museum
  • Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
  • Gum Tree Museum of Art
  • Holly Springs National Forest
  • Shiloh National Military Park

Things To Do In Ripley

The Gum Tree Museum of Art is a visual arts gallery located in a historic local bank building. Visitors can also plan a trip to the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum. The Shiloh National Military Park is located at the site of the Western theater of the Civil War battle. It currently offers biking and hiking opportunities to visitors. Another popular destination in Tippah County is the Holly Springs National Forest. It includes the Chewalla, Choctaw and Puskus Lakes and opportunities for swimming, hiking, picnicking and camping. In addition, the city holds the First Monday Trade Day every month. Its flea market is one of the oldest in United States.

Ripley Transportation

Tupelo Regional is the nearest major airport.

Ripley Higher Education

Blue Mountain College, Itawamba Community College and Northeast Mississippi Community College are all accessible from Ripley.

High Points

Ripley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyRipley Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyRipley Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 6%Ripley Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Ripley Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Ripley, MS

Comparing Ripley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population106
Racial Diversity910
Senior Citizens89
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Age of the Population58
Well-Paid Single Women38
Well-Paid Single Men28
Male Share of the Population25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married48

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty28
People in Middle Class or Better27
College Educated Adults13
Median Family Income16

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home38
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents106
People Living Alone99
Housing Recently Built88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime34

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