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Ripon, WI
City in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
Population
7,772
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,540
ZIP codes
0
Ripon and its ZIP codes
Ripon at a glance
- Ripon is about 14 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- It is the 124th most populous of 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- Households here earn a median of $54,763 a year, 29% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,900 (34% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $775 a month.
Local data for Ripon, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ripon, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,763
Poverty rate
12.8%
Median home value
$174,900
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
64.4%
Bachelor's or higher
24.4%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
19.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,310), Irish Americans (898), Polish Americans (614).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fond du Lac County. PPP loans are for Ripon.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,132
44,880 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,319
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$687M
FY 2026, $6,591 per person
How people get to work
Ripon, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home11.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ripon, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
780
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
415
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 10°F
31.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ripon, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Ripon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Green LakeCity | 5.4 mi | 1.9 |
| FairwaterVillage | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| BrandonVillage | 8 mi | 0.8 |
| RosendaleVillage | 8.7 mi | 1.2 |
| WaukauCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| BerlinCity | 11 mi | 5.9 |
| EurekaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| AltoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| MarkesanCity | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| OmroCity | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| PrincetonCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| WaupunCity | 16 mi | 4.7 |
| MarquetteVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Van DyneCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| KingstonVillage | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| North Fond du LacVillage | 18 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ripon, WI in?
- Ripon is in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Ripon, WI?
- About 7,772 people live in Ripon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ripon?
- Nearby places include Green Lake (5.4 mi), Fairwater (7 mi), Brandon (8 mi), Rosendale (8.7 mi), Waukau (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023