Cost of living in Ripley County, MO
Population 10,755 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Ripley County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Ripley County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Ripley County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Ripley County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Ripley County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Ripley County
State and local tax rates for Missouri.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Ripley County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Ripley County
What it costs to live in Ripley County each month.
- Rent $664
- Energy $194
- Water $50
- Groceries $313
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $339
- State tax $109
- Rent $824
- Energy $233
- Water $60
- Groceries $519
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $402
- State tax $161
- Rent $1,020
- Energy $291
- Water $70
- Groceries $787
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $402
- State tax $161
Frequently asked questions about Ripley County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Ripley County?
In Ripley County, MO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $664 per month, a two-bedroom averages $824 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,020 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Ripley County?
In Ripley County, MO, the average household income is $43,898 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $30,781 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Ripley County?
The estimated cost of living in Ripley County, MO is approximately $2,469 per month for a single person, $3,483 for a couple, $5,801 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Ripley County?
The combined sales tax rate in Ripley County, MO is 8.29%, which includes the Missouri state rate of 4.22% plus an average local rate of 4.06%.
Is Ripley County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Ripley County, MO would need approximately $2,469 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $43,898 per year ($3,658 per month). Ripley County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Ripley County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Ripley County, MO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 16.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Ripley County?
The average home value in Ripley County, MO is $110,800, with average annual property taxes of $555, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Ripley County compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP