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Ripley, TN

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Population
7,499
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
446 ft
Median Home Value
$154,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$800/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$37,432
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Ripley

Ripley is a quiet West Tennessee town that serves as the Lauderdale County seat. Home to around 7,800 residents, it sits roughly an hour north of Memphis, offering a relaxed lifestyle surrounded by open farmland and the Mississippi River lowlands. The heart of town centers on a classic courthouse square, creating a familiar, welcoming atmosphere where daily routines move at an unhurried pace.

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Families have convenient access to local public schools spanning all grade levels directly within the community. Free time often revolves around neighborhood parks, the Lauderdale County Museum, and the town's famous annual Tomato Festival. With Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge and Tully State Forest just a short drive away for fishing, hunting, and hiking, Ripley provides a peaceful rural setting with essential everyday services close at hand.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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