Rippey, Iowa
City · Population 217 · #647 in Iowa
About Rippey
Rippey, IA is a tiny community located in central Iowa, home to 217 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Rippey holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.87 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 249 residents per square mile.
📰 Rippey News Today
- This Is Iowa: Rippey's baseball field preserves decades of memories and community KCCI · Jun 25
- John Ray Baxter Obituary (2026) - Rippey, IA - Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory - Perry Chapel Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Obituary information for Myron Rinker - Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home · May 15
- Schoolboy Soldiers of Rippey IPBS segment available for viewing online Greene County News Online · Jun 17
- Charles "Chuck" C. Derry Obituary July 11, 2026 Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory · Jul 11
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What Makes Rippey Unique
- The only place in America named Rippey — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)217
Rank in state#647 of 940
Land area0.87 sq mi
Density249/sq mi
Coordinates41.9339, -94.2007