Ripley is a city in West Virginia state in USA with a population of 3183 residents.. The poverty rate of Ripley is 17.7%, which is 26% higher than national average. The typical household in Ripley earns $33000 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 63.1% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Ripley, only 92% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Ripley remained 3.8%, which is 19% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Ripley, only 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 29% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Ripley is 0, which is 100% lower than national average. Median home value in Ripley is $117800 , which is 49% lower than national average. While median income in Ripley remained $33000, which is 51% lower than national average.