Ripley, California
| Ripley | |
|---|---|
| census-designated place | |
 Ripley
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| Coordinates: 33°31′26″N 114°39′11″W / 33.52389°N 114.65306°WCoordinates: 33°31′26″N 114°39′11″W / 33.52389°N 114.65306°W | |
| Country |
 United States
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| State |
 California
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| County | Riverside |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.701 sq mi (4.405 km2) |
| • Land | 1.701 sq mi (4.405 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 692 |
| • Density | 410/sq mi (160/km2) |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP codes | 92272 |
| Area code(s) | 760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583122 |
Ripley is a census-designated place community in east Riverside County. It is located along State Route 78 (SR78) between Palo Verde and Blythe. The area is mostly agricultural lands irrigated by Colorado River water. The elevation is 249 feet (76 m). The population was 692 at the 2010 census.
Ripley was established in 1920 when the California Southern Railroad (unrelated to the railroad linking Barstow and San Diego) was extended from Blythe. The townsite was named to dedicate former Santa Fe Railway president Edward Payson Ripley. The town aimed to be a resort location until it was damaged by a flood that swept part of the valley in 1922. Today, a water tower remains as a landmark in town.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers an area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km²), all of it land. Alongside Blythe and Palo Verde, Ripley is located in the Palo Verde Valley.
Official U.S. Geological Survey NAD27 coordinates for the community are 33°31′31″N 114°39′19″W / 33.52528°N 114.65528°W. It is within area code 760 and has its own ZIP Code: 92272.
This area has a large amount of sunshine year round due to its stable descending air and high pressure. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ripley has a mild desert climate, abbreviated "Bwh" on climate maps.
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