What are the schools like in Old Ripley, IL?

School district data for Old Ripley is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Old Ripley?

The median household income in Old Ripley, IL is $55,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 43.1%.

What is the weather like in Old Ripley, IL?

Old Ripley has an average high temperature of 38.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.9 inches.

Old Ripley, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Old Ripley, IL affordable or expensive?

Old Ripley's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Old Ripley is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $58,800 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Old Ripley, IL?

Old Ripley has a violent crime rate of 42.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 432.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Old Ripley, IL a Good Place to Live?

Old Ripley is a small town of 96 in Illinois, with a median household income of $55,750 and a 43.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Old Ripley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Old Ripley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Old Ripley city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.3

Old Ripley's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Old Ripley costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Old Ripley, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$58,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Old Ripley's violent crime rate is 42.6 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

42.6 /100k

Property Crime

432.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Old Ripley, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Old Ripley sees average highs of 38.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 41.6 inches of annual precipitation and 11.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Old Ripley, IL
Average High — January	38.4°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	41.6"
Annual Snowfall	11.9"

Demographics

Metric	Old Ripley, IL	National Avg
Population	96	—
Median Age	30.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	43.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.7%	22.2%
65 and over	17.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pocahontas, IL 5 mi Grantfork, IL 7 mi New Douglas, IL 7 mi Sorento, IL 7 mi Pierron, IL 8 mi

Old Ripley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Old Ripley, IL affordable or expensive?

Old Ripley's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Old Ripley roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $58,800 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Old Ripley, IL?

Old Ripley's violent crime rate is 42.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 432.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Old Ripley?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Old Ripley, IL a good place to live?

Old Ripley, IL has a population of 96, a median household income of $55,750, and an unemployment rate of 43.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Old Ripley?

Old Ripley averages 38.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.6 inches with about 11.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Old Ripley?

The population of Old Ripley, Illinois is 96 with a median age of 30.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Old Ripley?

Key numbers for living in Old Ripley: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $58,800, median household income $55,750, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Old Ripley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.