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Ripon, WI — ZIP 54971

Population: 10,907 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 54971 (Ripon, WI) is $266,931 — up 5.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $264,000 after a median 56 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, strongwind, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$266,931

Median home value

+5.4%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$266,931
1-year appreciation
+5.4%
3-year appreciation
+21.6%
5-year appreciation
+43.8%
10-year appreciation
+104.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$266,931
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$264,000
Median list price
$369,900
Median price per sqft
$163
1-year sale-price change
+5.6%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
45
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
48
1-year forecast
+4.1%
New listings (monthly)
16

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
3
Schools include
Murray Park Elementary, Ripon High, Ripon Middle, Quest Charter School, Journey

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Ripon City Landfill (2.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
162
Days with Moderate air quality
38
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,327
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,984

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ice Age National Scenic Trail (38 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
J & L Aviation Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
RIPON MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-99 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Housing built before 1970
53.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,159
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
72.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
40,613
Average weekly wage
$1,102
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
139

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 54971State medianUS median
Median home value$266,931$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$264,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market56 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,159$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 54971?
$266,931.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 54971?
$264,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 54971?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 54971?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,230/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 54971?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 54971 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 54971?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 54971?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 54971?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Ripon City Landfill, 2.2 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 54971?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 54971 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 54971?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 54971?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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