Ripley township, Minnesota
Ripley township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ripley township is a geographic entity located in Dodge County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 177. The land area covers 36.20 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 177 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs | ±16.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 67 | ±19 | 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 | 74 | ±21 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 67 | ±19 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 7 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | $387,500 | ±$116,167 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,000 | ±$314 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $82,188 | ±$25,415 |
| Per Capita Income | $54,919 | ±$21,807 |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±6.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±10 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±10.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 98 | ±28 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 74.6% | ±7.3% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF RIPLEY
GUS Population: 177 (2024)
ID: 167903
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
64124 120TH AVE, CLAREMONT MN 55924-4498
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GUS Population: 21,242 (2024)
ID: 204732
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
721 MAIN ST N, DEPT 31, MANTORVILLE MN 55955
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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 | BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | OWATONNA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | HAYFIELD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | HAYFIELD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | KASSON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | KASSON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | KASSON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | OWATONNA, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Riverland Community College
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College | 20.3 mi away | 1900 8th Ave NW, Austin, MN, 55912-1473 |
5074330600
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DODGE CENTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 13 1ST AVENUE NW, DODGE CENTER, MN, 55927 |
(507) 374-2275
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Nova Academy of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 24.5 mi away | 5979 Bandel Road, Rochester, MN, 55901 |
5072806910
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BLOOMING PRAIRIE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 138 HIGHWAY AVE SOUTH, BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN, 55917 |
(507) 583-7750
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KASSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 607 FIRST STREET NW, KASSON, MN, 55944 |
(507) 634-7615
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WEST CONCORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 180 E MAIN STREET, WEST CONCORD, MN, 55985 |
(507) 527-2668
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OWATONNA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 105 N ELM AVENUE, OWATONNA, MN, 55060 |
(507) 444-2460
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BROWNSDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.7 mi away | 103 E MAIN ST, BROWNSDALE, MN, 55918 |
(507) 567-9951
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AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.7 mi away | 323 FOURTH AVE NE, AUSTIN, MN, 55912 |
(507) 433-2391
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KENYON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.9 mi away | 709 2ND STREET, KENYON, MN, 55946 |
(507) 789-6821
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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 OWATONNA, MN US, located 15.4 miles from Ripley township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.2° | 5.1° | 13.7° | 0.87" | 9.5" |
| February | 26.8° | 9.2° | 18.0° | 0.89" | 10.2" |
| March | 39.6° | 21.8° | 30.7° | 1.99" | 6.8" |
| April | 55.3° | 34.2° | 44.8° | 3.18" | 2.6" |
| May | 67.7° | 46.6° | 57.1° | 4.61" | 0.5" |
| June | 78.3° | 58.0° | 68.1° | 5.28" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.7° | 62.0° | 71.8° | 4.79" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.4° | 59.6° | 69.5° | 4.84" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.8° | 51.4° | 62.1° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.7° | 37.9° | 48.3° | 2.48" | 0.3" |
| November | 41.6° | 25.1° | 33.3° | 1.65" | 3.1" |
| December | 27.9° | 12.7° | 20.3° | 1.08" | 11.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont city | City | 5.3 mi | — |
| Dodge Center city | City | 7.4 mi | — |
| Blooming Prairie city | City | 8.0 mi | — |
| Hayfield city | City | 8.5 mi | — |
| Waltham city | City | 11.6 mi | — |
| Kasson city | City | 12.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2703954502. • 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.