Lake Ripley, WI

Wisconsin · Nonmetropolitan · City

4.7 Excellent / 5.0
1,972 Population
$115,516 Median Income
$351,300 Home Value
$804 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
51.5 yrs Median Age
51.4% Bachelor's Degree+
4.7
Overall
4.2
Economy
5.0
Affordability
5.0
Education

People

Population1,972
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density590/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 95.2%

Economy

4.2/5
Median Income$115,516
Per Capita Income$51,675
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty Rate11.6%
County GDP$4,923M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$351,300
Zillow Value$418,737
Median Rent$804
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,097

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Depression24.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Jan / Jul19° / 73°
Rain37 in/yr
Snow42 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+51.4%
High School+97.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.81
Libraries (County)7

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute27 min
Work From Home17.1%
BroadbandN/A

How Lake Ripley Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$115,516
Home Value$351,300
Median Rent$804
Poverty Rate11.6%
Bachelor's Degree+51.4%
Unemployment5.4%
Avg Temperature47.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,972
Population Density590 per sq mi
Median Age51.5 years
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Male 46.9%
Female 53.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White 95.2% Black 1.7% Hispanic 0.9% Other 2.2%
White95.2%
Black or African American1.7%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Asian0.0%
Other Races2.2%

Language

English Only97.3%
Spanish Speakers2.7%
English 97.3% Spanish 2.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability10.1%
Health Insurance96.6%

Income

54% above avg
Median Household Income$115,516
Per Capita Income$51,675
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,042
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$75,650

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate5.4%
Poverty Rate11.6%
Total Establishments (County)2,344
County GDP$4,923M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation201
Healthcare Facilities218
Retail Stores277
Manufacturing139
Total Establishments2,344

Industry Mix

Restaurants 201 Healthcare 218 Retail 277 Manufacturing 139

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$75,650
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,930

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time26.7 min
Work From Home17.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

25% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$351,300
Zillow Home Value Index$418,737

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$315,000
Price Per Sq Ft$228
Homes Sold (month)3
Sale-to-List Ratio99.6%
Price Drops33.3%
Active Inventory6

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied85.5%

Rental Costs

31% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$804

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedroom$1,097
3 Bedroom$1,405
4 Bedroom$1,572

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,930
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.69%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure27.2%
Asthma10.9%
COPD5.3%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.4%
Physical Inactivity24.7%
Depression24.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)16.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.6%
Regular Checkup74.4%
Premature Death Rate7,008 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.2 / 10
Exercise Access74.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)218
Restaurants (County)201

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)8

Temperature

19°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average47.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation37.0 in
Annual Snowfall42.3 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Land Area3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density590 per sq mi
Latitude43.0086°
Longitude-88.9903°
County FIPS55055

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.5%
D 41.1%

Republican +16.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+51.4%
High School+97.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.81

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban pop 20K+, adjacent to metro
Population Density590 per sq mi
Land Area3.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)7

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)8

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