Lake Ripley, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Jefferson County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
1,972
Population
590/sq mi density
$115,516
Median Income
$51,675 per capita
$351,300
Home Value
$447,116 Zillow
$804
Median Rent
19.2% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$115,516 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$351,300 home value, $804/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Ripley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 42.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 590/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0086°N, 88.9903°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0493 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in |
Lake Ripley has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.4").