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Ripley, Tennessee, in Lauderdale county, is 41 miles W of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 50 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 7,844 people in the city.
In Ripley, about 42% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Ripley. The kids here are young and many. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.
Ripley has a larger percentage of females than most places.
In 2000, Ripley had a median family income of $34,183.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,250) in Ripley. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 47% 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 city.
In Ripley, 97% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Ripley. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.
Comparing Ripley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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