Fort Ripley city, Minnesota
Fort Ripley city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Fort Ripley city is a geographic entity located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 83. The land area covers 1.29 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 83 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 60.5 yrs | ±12.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 33 | ±11 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 33 | ±11 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 33 | ±11 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $275,000 | ±$90,849 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,542 | ±$21,179 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,726 | ±$9,646 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% | ±7.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2 | ±5 |
| Unemployment Rate | 15.6% | ±23.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 27 | ±15 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 69.7% | ±14.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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CITY OF FORT RIPLEY
GUS Population: 82 (2024)
ID: 167443
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
930 OAK DR N, FORT RIPLEY MN 56449-1403
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GUS Population: 68,642 (2024)
ID: 167355
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
326 LAUREL STREET, SUITE 13, BRAINERD MN 56401-3585
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BAXTER, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | BAXTER, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BRAINERD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BRAINERD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | LITTLE FALLS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | PILLAGER, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BRAINERD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | BAXTER, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BRAINERD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BRAINERD, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 7 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Central Lakes College-Brainerd
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College | 14.3 mi away | 501 West College Drive, Brainerd, MN, 56401-3900 |
2188558000
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LITTLE FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 108 NE 3RD STREET, LITTLE FALLS, MN, 56345 |
(320) 632-9676
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BRAINERD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 416 S 5TH STREET, BRAINERD, MN, 56401 |
(218) 829-5574
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PIERZ PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.1 mi away | 117 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PIERZ, MN, 56364 |
(320) 468-6486
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SWANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.8 mi away | 213 DEGRAFF STREET, SWANVILLE, MN, 56382 |
(320) 547-2346
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ROYALTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.5 mi away | 12 NORTH BIRCH STREET, ROYALTON, MN, 56373 |
(320) 584-8151
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STAPLES PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.4 mi away | 611 IOWA AVENUE NE, STAPLES, MN, 56479 |
(218) 894-1401
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LITTLE FALLS 2NNE, MN US, located 11.3 miles from Fort Ripley city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.9° | 3.5° | 13.7° | 0.76" | 9.5" |
| February | 28.9° | 7.1° | 18.0° | 0.66" | 9.7" |
| March | 42.5° | 20.3° | 31.4° | 1.27" | 8.5" |
| April | 57.8° | 32.8° | 45.3° | 2.26" | 4.1" |
| May | 71.1° | 45.2° | 58.1° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.2° | 55.1° | 67.6° | 4.34" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.7° | 60.2° | 72.5° | 3.73" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.4° | 57.7° | 70.0° | 3.25" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.5° | 49.6° | 62.1° | 2.96" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.9° | 37.4° | 48.1° | 2.45" | 0.9" |
| November | 41.7° | 23.2° | 32.4° | 1.26" | 8.2" |
| December | 27.9° | 10.4° | 19.2° | 0.90" | 11.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Ripley city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Randall city | City | 8.4 mi | — |
| Little Falls city | City | 12.4 mi | — |
| Pillager city | City | 12.5 mi | — |
| Baxter city | City | 13.0 mi | — |
| Brainerd city | City | 15.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2703521932. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.