Ripley, West Virginia
Ripley: town in West Virginia
About
Ripley is a town located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,252 and a population density of 382 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,139 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Ripley
| Population | 3,139 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Postal code | 25271 |
| Phone Area Codes | 304 |
| Area | 8.51 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.8187,-81.7107 |
| Altitude | 614 feet / 187 meters |
| Capital city | Ripley is capital of Jackson County |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:41:49 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 369 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.6% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Ripley is located at 38°49'7"N 81°42'38"W (38.8187000, -81.7106900).
Ripley map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mp...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Ripley decreased by 3.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,252 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,235 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,225 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,208 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,196 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,192 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,188 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,204 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,174 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,159 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,139 | -0.64% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Ripley
1Staats Mill Covered Bridge
Cedar Lakes Dr, Ripley, WV 25271, United States View details
Services and Civic Places in Ripley
1City of Ripley
203 S Church St, Ripley, WV 25271 View details
Phone: +13043723482 | Website available
2Ripley City Hall
South St, Ripley, WV 25271 View details
3US Animal Plant Health Inspctn
179 Fox Chase Dr, Ripley, WV 25271, United States View details
Phone: +13043728590 | Website available
People born in Ripley (5)
People born in Ripley, including football player Bill Karr, Miss West Virginia of 1964 Dee Caperton, United States federal judge Joseph Robert Goodwin, .
More notable people
- Kane Davis (American baseball player) he was born in 25/06/1975
- Charles C. Lanham (American businessman and politician) he was born in 12/09/1928
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Ripley, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 364575 | Roane-Jackson Technical Center | Leroy (WV) | 25252-9700 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Ripley, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| AKY | Ashland Transportation Center | 99 15th Street | RAIL |
| SPM | South Portsmouth–South Shore station | Main St & US 23 | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Ripley.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ripley Post Office | Ripley (WV) | 25271 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Ripley, Tennessee city in Tennessee, United States with a population of 7,624 people.
- Ripley, Mississippi city in Mississippi, United States with a population of 5,189 people.
- Ripley, New York census-designated place in Chautauqua County, New York with a population of 2,266 people.
- Ripley, Ohio village in Brown County, Ohio with a population of 1,002 people.
- Ripley, Indiana human settlement in Indiana, United States of America with a population of 972 people.
- Ripley, Maine human settlement in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America with a population of 479 people.
- Ripley, Oklahoma city in Payne County, Oklahoma, United States of America with a population of 414 people.
- Ripley, Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 82 people.
Other cities in Jackson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ravenswood | 3,616 | City in West Virginia |
| Flatwoods | 258 | Unincorporated community in Jackson County, West Virginia |
Distance to Other Cities
Ripley distances to largest West Virginia cities