Ripley, MS

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Population
5,377
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
487 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$117,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$735/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$55,444
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Ripley sits in the rolling hills of north Mississippi and serves as the friendly county seat of Tippah County. Home to around 5,400 residents, the town offers a quiet, small-town pace with a deep sense of history. A traditional courthouse square anchors the center of town, surrounded by local shops, diners, and historic buildings. Ripley also claims notable literary ties as the ancestral home of author William Faulkner's family. For regional shopping or an easy commute, Highway 15 connects the community directly to nearby towns like New Albany and Corinth.

Daily life here revolves around neighborhood routines, local athletics, and long-standing community traditions. Families are served by the South Tippah School District, where school activities and sports bring neighbors together throughout the year. The town is also well known for First Monday Trade Days, a massive outdoor flea market held monthly near the fairgrounds that brings vendors, crafts, and visitors from across the region. With its affordable cost of living and relaxed atmosphere, Ripley makes a comfortable home base in the Mississippi hills.

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