Fort Ripley, MN

Fort Ripley, MN

At a Glance

How Fort Ripley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fort Ripley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Fort Ripley a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Fort Ripley residents earn a median household income of $53,542 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,306. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,122 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Ripley is $218,800 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $373,636. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

Fort Ripley reports 134 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,805/100K.

Education

12.7% of adults in Fort Ripley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Ripley has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

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