Wisconsin
Ripon is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 7,803. Residents earn $59,063 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ripon receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Ripon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ripon is $59,063, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ripon is $161,500, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $708 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Ripon is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 129 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,107 per 100,000, 44% below the national average.
24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Ripon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches, including 37.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,063 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,347 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $952 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,664 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 534 |
| County GDP | $904M |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 46 |
| Retail | 68 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,577 |
| 88% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.07% |
| Commute Time | 17.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.2% |
| Census Median | $161,500 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $221,444 |
| Median List Price | $295,400 |
| Median List Price | $295,400 |
| $/Sq Ft | $172 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.0% |
| Price Drops | 8.0% |
| Inventory | 25 |
| Census Median Rent | $708 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,577 |
| 88% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.07% |
| Obesity | 45.0% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,058/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Total Violent | 128.7/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 12.9/100K |
| Assault | 115.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,107.1/100K |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 128.7/100K |
| Theft | 926.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 51.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.5 inches |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,545/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8436°N, 88.8379°W |
| County FIPS | 55047 |
Winner: Republican by 36.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.6% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,545/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Retail Stores | 68 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 17.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.2% |