Ripley County, Missouri

county in Missouri, United States

Ripley County is a county along the southern border of Missouri, United States. In 2020, 10,679 people lived there.[1] The county seat and largest city is Doniphan.[2]

Ripley County
Ripley County Courthouse in Doniphan
Ripley County Courthouse in Doniphan
Map of Missouri highlighting Ripley County
Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
Map of the United States highlighting Missouri
Missouri's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°40′N 90°52′W / 36.66°N 90.87°W / 36.66; -90.87
Country United States
State Missouri
FoundedJanuary 5, 1833
Named forEleazer Wheelock Ripley
SeatDoniphan
Largest cityDoniphan
Area
 • Total632 sq mi (1,640 km2)
 • Land630 sq mi (1,600 km2)
 • Water2.1 sq mi (5 km2)
Population
 • Total10,679
 • Density17/sq mi (6.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Websitewww.ripleycountymissouri.org

References change

  1. 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Ripley County, Missouri". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.