Ripley, MS is a small town located in Tippah County with a population of 5,478 according to the 2019 Census. The town has an overall ranking of 350 on BestPlaces which takes into account the quality of life, cost of living, crime rate and other associated rankings. On the whole, Ripley scores well in terms of its overall livability score. It ranks favorably for amenities and weather when compared to other cities in Mississippi and across the United States. When it comes to crime rate, Ripley has one of the lowest rates in Mississippi at 5 out of 100; this is far below the national average, making it one of the safer places to live in the state. Cost of living is also relatively affordable with only 28% higher than average compared to other locations. This makes it a great option for those who are looking for an affordable place to live with good access to amenities and services.
Best Places ranks thousands of places to live based on analysis, data and key statistics from the U.S. Census and our Best Places To Live Expert Insights.
Ripley, Mississippi has never been in one of our rankings. Do you think this is a mistake?
Tell us what you think is great or not so great about his place.
Browse all of our Best Places Rankings