Minnesota
Fort Ripley is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 63. Residents earn $53,542 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fort Ripley receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Fort Ripley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fort Ripley is $53,542, 29% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Fort Ripley is $218,800, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Fort Ripley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches, including 52.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,542 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,306 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $909 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,404 |
| Unemployment | 10.0% |
| 178% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,122 |
| County GDP | $1,501M |
| Restaurants | 94 |
| Healthcare | 101 |
| Retail | 130 |
| Manufacturing | 55 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,307 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.51% |
| Commute Time | 19.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |
| Census Median | $218,800 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $373,636 |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.3% |
| Housing Units | 36 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,307 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.51% |
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Smoking | 15.9% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Short Sleep | 30.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Uninsured | 7.4% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Checkup Rate | 71.2% |
| Dental Visits | 69.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,367/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 46.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 101 |
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.2 inches |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 52.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,156 ft (352 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1665°N, 94.3650°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27097 |
Winner: Republican by 56 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.2% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 7.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 31.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 101 |
| Restaurants | 94 |
| Retail Stores | 130 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 19.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |