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Ripon, Wisconsin

Introduction to Ripon, Wisconsin

Ripon, Wisconsin, in Fond Du Lac county, is 19 miles SW of Oshkosh, Wisconsin and 72 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is home to some 6,828 residents.

Ripon History

Ripon was founded by David P. Mapes, a New York based steamboat captain, in 1849. It was named after Ripon, North Yorkshire, the English cathedral city. It is the birthplace of the Republican Party, which was formed on February 28, 1854. Ripon was incorporated in 1858.

Ripon and nearby Attractions

  • Mascoutin Valley State Trail
  • Ripon Historical Museum
  • Little White Schoolhouse
  • Omro Area Historical Museum
  • High Cliff State Park
  • EAA Air Adventure Museum

Things To Do In Ripon

The Elizabeth Murray Park, Eagle Park, Ceresco Park, Barlow Park, Kiwanis Park and Atkins Park are some of the local parks. The Ripon Historical Museum, the Little White Schoolhouse, the EAA Air Adventure Museum and the Omro Area Historical Museum are all accessible from Ripon as well. The Derge County Park and the High Cliff State Park are some popular local attractions. In addition, Ripon hosts the Septemberfest every year.

Ripon Transportation

General Mitchell International is the nearest major airport.

Ripon Higher Education

Ripon College is the local college. Others in the neighborhood include Moraine Park Technical College, Fox Valley Technical College at Appleton and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

High Points

Ripon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Ripon Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Ripon Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 18%Ripon Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Ripon, WI

Comparing Ripon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men66
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income66
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home32
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Housing Recently Built34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime65

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