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Ripon, United Kingdom
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Ripon is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 16,363. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 16,363 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.1358°, -1.5283° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.8 inches (1,086 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.6 inches (19 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,714 |
| Median Age | 48.3 years |
About Ripon
Ripon is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 16,363. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ripon vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Ripon vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,714 |
| 38% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,714 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $898 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,489 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $350,437 |
| 24% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,168 |
| 0% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 6,545 |
Property Tax
Climate in Ripon
Ripon has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 654 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 4,037.9 sq mi (10,458.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.1358°N, 1.5283°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Ripon has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (2.1").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4,037.9 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Ripon
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhill School | - | - | - | - |
| Ripon Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Moorside Primary School & Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| Outwood Primary Academy Greystone | - | - | - | - |
| Outwood Academy Ripon | - | - | - | - |
| Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Infant and Nursery | - | - | - | - |
| Cambian Spring Hill | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ripon
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zetland FM | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SD Radio | dance, dnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Leeds Student Radio | student radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CVFM | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Aycliffe Radio | local radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| News Radio UK | information, news | AAC | |
| ARP Radio | dub, dub techno | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Yo1 Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Jorvik Radio | - | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Radio Stitch | hospital radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kearney FM | community radio, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HWD Hospital Radio | - | AAC+ 112 kbps | |
| University Radio York | - | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Hear Me - top pop | pop, pop music | MP3 | |
| HearMe - trance | trance | MP3 | |
| Drystone Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Harrogate Hospital Radio | classic hits, hospital radio | MP3 | |
| Phoenix Radio | 2000s, 2010s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Tempo 107.4 FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Powerhouse Radio | christian, christian contemporary | MP3 | |
| SMILE RADIO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rhubarb Radio | local radio, music | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in Ripon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldborough Roman Site Museum | ||||
| Mother Shipton's Museum and Gift Shop | ||||
| Mount Grace House | ||||
| Nidderdale Museum | ||||
| Ripon Prison and Police Museum | ||||
| Second World War Experience Centre | ||||
| The Courthouse Museum | ||||
| The Ron Kitching Library | ||||
| The Royal Pump Room Museum | ||||
| The World of James Herriot | ||||
| Thirsk Museum | ||||
| Tudor Courthouse Museum | ||||
| Workhouse Museum |
Libraries in Ripon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedale Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilton and Woodfield Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boroughbridge Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Boston Spa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Catterick Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harrogate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knaresborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mashamshire Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Menston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Northallerton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Otley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ripon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Starbeck Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The British Library Document Supply Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Thirsk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wetherby Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ripon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masham Market | |||||
| Otley Market Square | |||||
| Pateley Livestock Market |
Hotels in Ripon
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ripon
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ripon
19 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ripon
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Ripon
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ripon
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ripon
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ripon
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ripon
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ripon
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ripon
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ripon
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ripon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayonet Brewing | ||||
| Black Sheep Brewery | ||||
| Bosun's Brewery | ||||
| Briscoe's Brewery | ||||
| Daleside Brewery | ||||
| Harrogate Brewing Company | ||||
| Pennine Brewing Co | ||||
| Roosters | ||||
| Rudgate Brewery | ||||
| Shadow Brewing | ||||
| Theakston Brewery | ||||
| Turning Point Brew Co | ||||
| Wetherby Brew Co |
Airports Near Ripon
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | Large Airport |
| Leeds East Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Leeming | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Topcliffe | - | Medium Airport |
| Teesside International Airport | MME | Medium Airport |
| Acaster Malbis Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Askern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bagby Thirsk Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Birchwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Birds Edge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Boon Hill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Breighton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bridge Cottage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Burn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cliffe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Crosland Moor Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dishforth Village Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elvington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Felixkirk Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Finningley Village Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fishburn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Full Sutton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Garforth Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gilrudding Grange Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Greenhills Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haxey Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| High Flats Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Howden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lartington Moor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lodge Field House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Melrose Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| North Rigton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Oxenhope Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Peterlee Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pocklington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ravensworth Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Redmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rufforth East Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rufforth West Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sandtoft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Spite Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Staindrop Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ripon
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bondgate Post Office | |
| Lark Lane Post Office | |
| Ripon Post Office |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ripon
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Studley Royal Park including the Ruins of Fountains Abbey | Cultural | 1986 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ripon
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Allhallowgate Methodist Church | |
| Allhallowgate Methodist Church | |
| Bethel Church Ripon | |
| Harrogate Road Methodist Church | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| Ripon Cathedral | |
| Ripon New Life | |
| Salvation Army Reach Out Centre | |
| St John the Baptist | |
| St Lawrence | |
| St Mary's | |
| St Michaels Church | |
| St Wilfrid's | |
| Zion Evangelical Baptist Church |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ripon
What is the population of Ripon?
Ripon has a population of 16,363 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 4,037.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Ripon expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,714, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $350,437 (24% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,168 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Ripon?
Ripon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 7.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Ripon?
Ripon has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $898. There are 1,489 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ripon?
The median home value in Ripon is $350,437. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,168. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Ripon?
50.0% of adults in Ripon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Ripon?
97.1% of residents speak only English at home.