Ripley County , Indiana

Population: 29,039 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $71,084 Home $205,300 Rent $799/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 29,039 residents, Ripley County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Indiana and neighboring counties alike.

$71,084
Median Income
household
$205,300
Home Value
median
$799/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $71,084
Per Capita Income $34,364
Poverty Rate 9.6%
Median Home Value $205,300
Median Gross Rent $799/mo
Owner Occupied 77.8%
Renter Occupied 22.2%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 29,039
Median Age 40.9 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 19.4%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

36.1%
Obesity
10.2%
Diabetes
16.9%
Smoking
38.2%
High Blood Pressure
25.0%
No Physical Activity
26.1%
Depression
38.6%
Insufficient Sleep
77.6%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 46.8  ·  47th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
79.45
🌀 Hurricane
29.37
🔥 Wildfire
7.98
❄️ Winter Storm
28.23
🌍 Earthquake
65.36
☀️ Drought
51.81

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