Overview

Ripley County, IN (shown in white) has 446.43 mi² of land area and 1.63 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:

• Dearborn County, IN
• Decatur County, IN
• Franklin County, IN
• Jefferson County, IN
• Jennings County, IN
• Ohio County, IN
• Switzerland County, IN

The county's elevations range from a low of 669.3' to a high of 1,023.6', with a weighted average of 932.6' above sea level.

Temperatures range from average lows around 21.9°F to average highs around 86.3°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 54.5°F. Average annual precipation is 50.2". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 6A using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).

The estimated population of Ripley County is 29,621 with 11,630 households. These households are spread across 14 unique municipalties (not all shown).