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Ripon, WI


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Ripon, Wisconsin

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

The People and Families of Ripon

In Ripon, about 54% of adults are married. People in Ripon have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

There are more females than males in the city than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in Ripon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ripon had a median family income of $51,100.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($1,425) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Ripon. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Ripon Housing

According to the 2000 census, 65% of the housing in Ripon was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Ripon, 90% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Ripon let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

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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