Ripon, WI Rankings

Ripon, Wisconsin is a small town located in Fond du Lac County. It has been rated as one of the best places to live in the United States by various sources including BestPlaces.net and BestPlaces.com. In terms of rankings, Ripon ranks highly on several categories such as safety, cost of living, job market, public schools and housing. The city initially scored an 8.2/10 when ranked for its overall livability by BestPlaces.com, making it one of the highest rated cities in Wisconsin. Moreover, Ripon was awarded BestPlaces’s seventh-best small town to live in America award in 2019 due to its low unemployment rate, high median income and rising businesses. Additionally, with a crime rate that is nearly 70% lower than the national average and highly rated public school district that boasts top academic achievements among students , Ripon offers an excellent quality of life for both residents and visitors alike.

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