Ripley, Tennessee

Population 8,408

Ripley is located in Lauderdale County, TN. The population is 8,408, making Ripley the largest city in Lauderdale County.

There are 5 public schools in Ripley with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Ripley is high , and there are 63 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Ripley is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Ripley property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Ripley include Henning, Gates and Halls.

Ripley Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 19.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 67%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.7%

Crime Rate

52.37% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 153
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 115
  • Burglary: 895
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

81.93% Higher than national avg.
  • 63 offenders in Ripley
  • 74.93 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

84 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 8
  • Superfunds: 10
  • Tanks & Spills: 66

Unemployment

Very High 5.1%
  • Tennessee unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Ripley, TN and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Ripley's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
1 Private School

First Apostolic Academy

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63 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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  • In 2014, the city of Ripley, TN issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Ripley, TN issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $510
  • 1 Bedroom: $514
  • 2 Bedrooms: $676
  • 3 Bedrooms: $892
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,083

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Environmental Hazards

84 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Ripley, TN has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Ripley, TN is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.28 Average
    Ripley, TN is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 38.18°
  • February 42.23°
  • March 52.82°
  • April 61.62°
  • May 70.75°
  • June 80.84°
  • July 81.8°
  • August 79.26°
  • September 72.5°
  • October 61.03°
  • November 50.82°
  • December 41.87°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Ripley, TN

Earthquakes
Ripley, TN has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Ripley, TN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Ripley, TN has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Ripley, TN has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Ripley, TN: $26,266

Unemployment

Unemployment in Ripley is 5.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 56.94%
White Collar - 43.06%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bill Haslam
  • Sen. Lamar Alexander
  • Sen. Bob Corker

City Representatives

  • Stephen Fincher

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

12 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

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