At a Glance
Median Income
$53,542
$35,306 per capita
Home Value
$218,800
Zillow: $398,427
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
18.2%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
15.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Ripley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 18.2% (406% 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 $398,427. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
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. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population63
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density49/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,542
Per Capita$35,306
Unemployment18.2%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$1,501M
Avg Weekly Wage$909
Housing
A
Home Value$218,800
Rent
Ownership90.3%
Zillow$398,427
Housing Units36
Rent Burden23.7%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,367/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain27.2 in/yr
Elevation1,156 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute20 min
Broadband61.3%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Ripley was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.