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Ripley, WV


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Ripley, West Virginia

Ripley, West Virginia, in Jackson county, is 32 miles N of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and 104 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. There are an estimated 3,263 people in the city.

The People and Families of Ripley

In Ripley, about 53% of adults are married.

Ripley has a larger percentage of females than most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ripley had a median family income of $37,027.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($3,000) in Ripley. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Ripley Housing

Approximately 70% of housing in Ripley is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Ripley, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Ripley, 93% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Ripley than other cities.

Contact Accredited Schools With Online Options

devry
  • Lots of Locations
  • Business/Accounting
  • Computers & IT
  • DeVry University Online

University of Phoenix
  • Online or On Campus
  • Business/MBA
  • Teaching
  • Nursing & Medical Admin

ITT Tech
  • Lots of Locations
  • Technician Programs
  • Criminal Justice
  • ITT Tech Online

Kaplan
  • Attend Online
  • Nursing
  • Education
  • Legal Studies

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 7%Ripley Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Ripley Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Ripley, WV

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women66
Well-Paid Single Men34
Racial Diversity33
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married47
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better58
Median Family Income47
People Above Poverty37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Rents85
Housing Recently Built69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime42
Low Violent Crime43

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Study Online in Ripley

Strayer University
  • Online and On Campus
  • Business/Accounting
  • Computers & IT
  • Homeland Security

Walden University
  • 100% Online
  • Business/MBA
  • Education Degrees
  • Human Services & Counseling

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