ZIP Code 54971

Ripon is a city in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 7,733 at the 2010 census. Ripon is home to the Little White Schoolhouse, the commonly recognized birthplace of the Republican Party. The modern Ripon Society, a Republican think tank, takes its name from Ripon. The city was named for the English cathedral city of Ripon, North Yorkshire, by John S. Horner, one of the community's original settlers, because that was where his immigrant ancestors originated. It is located in the Sinnipee Group, a geologic formation composed primarily of dolomite, with limestone as a secondary rock type. The limestone indicates that Ripon's location was once a shallow sea. It lies in an area that was affected by several glaciation periods. The area has relatively gentle relief and is part of the Fox River (Wisconsin) watershed. The town is surrounded by the Town of ripon, which was established in 1844 by the Wisconsin Phalanx, a group of settlers inspired by the communitarian socialist philosophy of Charles Fourier. It was founded in 1849 by David P. Mapes, a former New York steamboat captain, and absorbed the nearby commune of Ceresco within two years. In 1854, some 30 opponents of the KansasNebraska Act called for the organization of a new political party (to link their cause with the Declaration of Independence). The group also took a leading role in the creation of a Republican Party in many northern states during the summer of 1854.

History

Ripon was founded in 1849 by David P. Mapes, a former New York steamboat captain. The modern Ripon Society, a Republican think tank, takes its name from Ripon, Wisconsin. 30 opponents of the KansasNebraska Act called for the organization of a new political party (to link their cause with the Declaration of Independence) The group also took a leading role in the creation of the Republican Party in many northern states during the summer of 1854. Jackson, Michigan, also claims to be the true birthplace of theRepublican Party. The city was named for the English cathedral city of Ripon, North Yorkshire, by John S. Horner, one of the community's original settlers, because that was where his immigrant ancestors originated. He also named most of the streets in the city after his immigrant ancestor, who lived in Ripon and named his house after the city. The town is now the site of the Ripon University, which was founded as Brockway College in 1851. It is also the home of the Wisconsin Phalanx, a group of settlers inspired by the communitarian socialist philosophy of Charles Fourier, who established a commune in 1844 in the town of Ceresco. It was the first political meeting of the group that would become the GOP in February 1854, in a meeting at a school house in Rip on the Wisconsin side of the Mississippi River. The group insisted that no further political compromise with slavery was possible. It also insisted that the Missouri Compromise or a prohibition of slavery extension be restored.

Geography

Ripon lies in the Sinnipee Group, a geologic formation composed primarily of dolomite, with limestone as a secondary rock type. The limestone indicates that Ripon's location was once a shallow sea. Ripon also lies in an area that was affected by several glaciation periods. The area has relatively gentle relief and is part of the Fox River (Wisconsin) watershed. The city has a total area of 5.02 square miles (13.00 km²), of which, 4.97 square mile (12.87 km²) is land and 0.05 square miles [0.13 km²] is water. It is located in the northwest corner of Fond du Lac County. It has a population of 2,816. The town is located on the Wisconsin River. It was once known as the "Ripin River" and was once called the "River River City" because of its name. The river is now known as "The Fox River" due to its proximity to the Wisconsin-Minnesota border. It runs through the town and is a major source of drinking water for the town. It also serves as a gateway to the town of Wausau, Wisconsin, which is in the state's Upper Peninsula. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the city's population to be 2,081. It lies in a Karst environment, which means the area was once covered by a shallow, shallow sea, and is now covered by limestone.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 7,733 people, 3,053 households, and 1,769 families living in the city. There were 3,306 housing units at an average density of 665.2 per square mile (256.8/km²) The racial makeup of the city was 94.7% White, 0.7%, African American, 0,3% Native American,0.8% Asian, 2.6% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.0% of the population. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was2.90. The median income for a household in theCity was $37,399, and the median income. for a family was $51,100. About 4.4% of families and 6.4%. of the residents were below the poverty line, including 7.0. of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over. The city has a population of 6,828 people, with 3,118 housing units, and a population density of 1,555.9 inhabitants per squaremile (600.7/km 2) The city's median age is 37.2 years, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 7.7. from 18 to 24, 27.7%. from 25 to 44, 22.2%. from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older.

Transportation

Ripon is served by Wisconsin 23, Wisconsin 44 and Wisconsin 49 of the state highway system. Fond du Lac County Hwy E also serves town. Ripon is the starting point for the Fisk VFR arrival into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The town is located on the Wisconsin River, which runs through the center of the town. It is located near the junction of Wisconsin 23 and Wisconsin 44, which are cosigned for 6 miles. The Wisconsin River flows through the town, which is also known as the Ripon River. The Ripon river is a tributary of the Wisconsin Dells, which flows into the Dells. The Dells are the site of the annual EAA airVenture, which takes place from September 26 to October 2. The city is also the home of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which has been based in Ripon since the 1950s. The U.N. World Heritage Site is located in the town of Ripon, Wisconsin, which was once part of the Canadian province of Wisconsin. The site is now part of Wisconsin State University, where it is known as "Wis Dells National Park" The town has a population of 2,000 and is home to the Wisconsin State College of Technology, which opened in the 1970s. It was the first state college in the United States in the 20th century, and is now the largest in the state, with more than 1,000 students.

Economy

Alliance Laundry Systems (Speed Queen commercial line) National Forensic League (National Forensic League of Forensic Scientists) Speed Queen was the first laundry company in the U.S. to offer a laundry service. Speed Queen is now the second-largest laundry service in the United States. The company is owned by a private company called Speed Queen Laundries, which is based in Washington, D.C. It was founded in 1968 and has since become a major laundry company. It is now owned by several other companies, including Speed Queen, a privately-owned laundry company, and a laundry company based in New York City. It also has a laundry business in California, where it operates a laundry line called "Speed Queen" and a dry-cleaning business called "Laundry Queen" The company was founded by a group of former members of the New Jersey State Senate who were involved in the state legislature in the 1970s and 1980s. In the 1990s, Speed Queen became a major employer in New Jersey. It has since expanded to other states and into other parts of New Jersey, New York and New Hampshire. It now operates a number of other laundries and other businesses across the country, including a laundry and dry cleaning company in California and New York, as well as a dry cleaning business in New Hampshire, New Jersey and Massachusetts. It's also owned by the company that runs the "SpeedQueen" line of laundries in New England. In 2007, the company was bought by a company called Speed Queen, which has since gone into bankruptcy. In 2008, it was sold off its laundries to another company.

Education

Ripon College is a liberal arts college in Ripon, North Yorkshire. The college was founded in 1858. It is one of the oldest colleges in the North Yorkshire area. It was named after the Ripon River, which runs through the town. It has a reputation for academic excellence and is known for its liberal arts programs. It also offers a number of sports and other activities for students. The school's motto is "Rip on the River, Ripon on the Road to Success" It is also known as the "University of Ripon" for its proximity to the River Ripon and the town of the same name. It opened its doors to students in 1859. It currently has a student population of 2,000. It offers a variety of programs for students of all ages and abilities, including business and nursing. It's a co-educational college with an emphasis on the liberal arts and sciences. In addition, the college offers a music program for students with a wide range of interests. It holds an annual awards ceremony for outstanding students. It recently celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2010. It will celebrate its 50 years in 2011. It had its 100th anniversary this year in 2011, and will celebrate a 50th year in 2012. It plans to celebrate its anniversary in 2013, and celebrate its 40th year of existence in 2014. It hopes to celebrate this year with a celebration of its history and culture. It began as a college in 1857. It now offers a range of programs to students and alumni.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Ripon, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin = 72.2. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 23. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 89. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Ripon = 3.4 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 198,917 individuals with a median age of 41.8 age the population dropped by -1.66% in Ripon, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,581 residents per square mile of area (610.5/km²). There are average 2.18 people per household in the 2,968 households with an average household income of $41,742 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 8.10% of the available work force and has dropped -2.72% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 26.46%. The number of physicians in Ripon per 100,000 population = 170.8.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Ripon = 30.3 inches and the annual snowfall = 40 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 107. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 188. 83 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 6.8 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 48, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Ripon, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin which are owned by the occupant = 59.13%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 49 years with median home cost = $118,600 and home appreciation of -0.92%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $18.35 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $5,508 per student. There are 15.3 students for each teacher in the school, 379 students for each Librarian and 396 students for each Counselor. 7.68% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 12.85% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 6.34% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).