Rippey, IA is a beautiful small town located in Greene County with a population of 196 people and a population density of 319 people per square mile. The town provides a variety of services to its residents including a grocery store, bank, post office, as well as beauty salons and auto repair shops. There are also several restaurants that serve American and Mexican cuisine.
The community is filled with outdoor activities year-round. Rippey Lake and Park provide fishing, swimming, camping, boating, canoeing and kayaking opportunities for the locals to enjoy. Trails throughout the park offer hikers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. For those looking for an even larger outdoor adventure there are also nearby state parks where visitors can explore nature and wildlife.
Several organizations hold events in Rippey like the annual 4th of July celebration held at the City Park which includes carnival rides, live music performances, food vendors and more! Furthermore there are church services regularly available in town or at nearby churches like Cedar Valley Church or First Christian Church. Local sporting events include basketball games during the colder months at Rippey Community Schools gymnasium as well as softball tournaments during summertime at Rippey City Park Baseball Field.
The population in Rippey is 196. There are 233 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Rippey is 30, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Rippey is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Rippey
- 42.8% are married
- 28.3% are divorced
- 20.4% are married with children
- 27.8% have children, but are single
Race in Rippey
- 92.1% are White
- 0.9% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander