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Ripley, OH


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Ripley, Ohio

Ripley, Ohio, in Brown county, is 43 miles SE of Cincinnati, Ohio. There are an estimated 1,745 people in the village.

The People and Families of Ripley

In Ripley, about 50% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Ripley isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

The village has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ripley had a median family income of $39,330. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Ripley.

Ripley Housing

Approximately 65% of housing in Ripley is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the village. Ripley is known in Ohio for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the village.

Commuting

In Ripley, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyRipley Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 11%Ripley Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Ripley Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Ripley, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women75
Racial Diversity78
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Age of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men43
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income53
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty42
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times32
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
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