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Ripon, QC

Quebec

Ripon is a small town in Quebec with a population of 1,735. Residents earn $71,000 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,735 Population 35/sq mi density
$71,000 Median Income $46,800 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$564 Median Rent 11.7% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$71,000 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $564/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $71,000
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.2%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $564
52% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.2%
128% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.1%
10% lower than US avg

How Ripon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,735
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density35/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$46,800
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty11.1%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$564
Ownership84.8%
Housing Units790
Rent Burden11.7%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain42.3 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation627 ft (191 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+20.7%
Graduate+5.4%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Ripon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ripon receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Ripon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ripon is $71,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.2%, unemployment is notably high. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ripon is $250,000, 11% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $564 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Ripon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 259 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches, including 15.3 inches of snow.

Ripon has a population of 1,735 with a density of 35 people per square mile, spread across 50.2 square miles. The median age is 53.6 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49% female and 51% male. The city is predominantly White (99.1%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 1.7% of residents, while 96% speak Spanish.

Population

1,735
Total Population
2021 Census
35
People / sq mi
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
50.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Ripon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 1.7%
98% below US avg
Spanish 96.0%
616% above US avg
Other Languages 2.3%

Social Characteristics

Ripon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ripon is $71,000, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,800 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $900, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 54 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 17.9% of workers work from home.

Income: Ripon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,000
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$46,800
Avg Weekly Wage$900

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.2%
128% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.1%
10% below US avg
Establishments (County)54

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.2 min
Drive Alone88.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Ripon is $250,000, 11% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $564 (52% below the national average of $1,163). 84.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 790 total housing units in the city. 11.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$564
52% below US avg
Rent Burden11.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership84.8%
Owner-Occupied84.8%
Renter-Occupied15.2%
Housing Units790

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Ripon receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Ripon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Ripon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 15.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 627 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.9°F
26% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation627 ft (191 m)
Area50.2 sq mi (129.9 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates45.7834°N, 75.0993°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 15.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

185 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 31 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M5.1 97 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 85 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 57 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 63 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 89 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 57 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 61 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 25 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 19 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 46 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 19 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 142 km
Mar 6, 1991 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada M3.9 148 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 60 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 96 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 47 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 23 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 111 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1908 NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE Meteorological 15.0 m 33 39 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
September 56°F (14°C) 4.1 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in Wettest
November 33°F (0°C) 3.9 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 3.2 in

Ripon has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 9°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.6").

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12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 64% below the national average of 33.7%. 20.7% have completed high school. 5.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 88.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.2%
64% below US avg
High School+20.7%
Graduate Degree+5.4%
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density35/sq mi
Total Area50.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.2 min
Drive Alone88.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.9%

Radio Stations near Ripon

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJRO-FM 107.7 Carlsbad Springs, ON community radio, radio communautaire AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Ripon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre d’interprétation du Patrimoine de Plaisance
Mulgrave & Derry Historical Society
Musée des Pionniers
Rockland Museum
Société historique Louis-Joseph-Papineau

Libraries in Ripon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alfred Plantagenet Public Library - Alfred Branch0.0
Alfred Plantagenet Public Library - Lefaivre Branch0.0
Alfred Plantagenet Public Library - Wendover Branch0.0
BIBLIO0.0
Bibliothèque de Chénéville0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Clarence-Rockland Public Library - Rockland Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Ripon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alfred Flea Market
Place du Marché

Cafes in Ripon

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café des Orties

Gas Stations in Ripon

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ultramar

Ski Resorts Near Ripon

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mont Blanc 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mont Tremblant Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ripon

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International AirportYOWLarge Airport
Cornwall Regional AirportYCCMedium Airport
Mont-Tremblant International AirportYTMMedium Airport
Ottawa / Gatineau AirportYNDMedium Airport
Ottawa / Rockcliffe AirportYROMedium Airport
Alexandria Aerodrome-Small Airport
Cheney-Small Airport
Devereaux Rd Farm Strip-Small Airport
Grey's Creek Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawkesbury (East) Airport-Small Airport
Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm Field-Small Airport
Hawkesbury Airport-Small Airport
Herb's Travel Plaza Airstrip-Small Airport
Indian Creek Field-Small Airport
Kars / Rideau Valley Air Park-Small Airport
Kenmore Aerodrome-Small Airport
Lachute Airport-Small Airport
Lancaster Airpark-Small Airport
Long Sault Airstrip-Small Airport
Maxville (Bourdon Farm) Airport-Small Airport
Maxville Airport-Small Airport
Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite Airport-Small Airport
Navan Bearbrook Airport-Small Airport
Ottawa / Casselman (Shea Field)-Small Airport
Ottawa / Manotick (Hope Field)-Small Airport
Ottawa/Embrun Aerodrome-Small Airport
Pendleton Airport-Small Airport
St. André-Avellin Aerodrome-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ripon

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Paroisse St-Casimir-de-Ripon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ripon

What is the population of Ripon?

Ripon has a population of 1,735 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 50.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49% female and 51% male.

Is Ripon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $71,000, 6% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $564 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Ripon safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Ripon receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Ripon?

Ripon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.3 inches, with 15.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ripon?

The job market in Ripon faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $900. There are 54 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 17.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Ripon?

The median home value in Ripon is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $564. The homeownership rate is 84.8%.

How are the schools in Ripon?

12.2% of adults in Ripon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.7% have completed high school. 5.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Ripon?

The average commute in Ripon is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 17.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Ripon?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Ripon is 99.1% White. 1.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 96% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

Saint-André-Avellin, QC 3,562 pop · 4.9 mi Montpellier, QC 1,112 pop · 5.9 mi Papineauville, QC 2,153 pop · 12.2 mi Plaisance, QC 1,129 pop · 12.3 mi Thurso, QC 3,084 pop · 14.6 mi Wendover, ON 1,302 pop · 14.6 mi Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, QC 6,121 pop · 16.1 mi Alfred and Plantagenet, ON 9,949 pop · 17.4 mi Plantagenet, ON 9,680 pop · 18.1 mi Clarence-Rockland, ON 26,505 pop · 18.6 mi Buckingham, QC 16,685 pop · 20.7 mi Amherst, QC 1,728 pop · 22.5 mi L'Orignal, ON 1,450 pop · 22.7 mi Bourget, ON 1,169 pop · 24.3 mi
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