At a Glance
Median Income
$115,516
$51,675 per capita
Home Value
$351,300
Zillow: $447,116
Median Rent
$804/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
51.4%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
13.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Ripley a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 8.7% (142% 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 $447,116. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,972
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density590/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$115,516
Per Capita$51,675
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$4,923M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
Housing
A+
Home Value$351,300
Rent$804
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$447,116
Housing Units1,034
Rent Burden19.2%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation866 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.4%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+23.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Ripley was built in 1980.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.