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Ripon, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Green Lake County County
Ripon, WI
At a Glance
How Ripon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ripon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ripon a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ripon residents earn a median household income of $59,063 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,347. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 534 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ripon is $161,500 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,444. Median rent is $708/month, with 29.5% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Ripon reports 192 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 870/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.6% of adults in Ripon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ripon has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.