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Lake Ripley, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Jefferson County County
Lake Ripley, WI
At a Glance
How Lake Ripley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Ripley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lake Ripley a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lake Ripley residents earn a median household income of $115,516 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,675. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,344 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Ripley is $351,300 , 25% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,737. Median rent is $804/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Lake Ripley reports 104 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,455/100K.
Education
51.4% of adults in Lake Ripley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% above the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Ripley has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.