Ripton town, Vermont
Ripton town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ripton town is a geographic entity located in Addison County, Vermont. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 752. The land area covers 49.29 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 752 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47.7 yrs | ±14.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 187 | ±53 | 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 | 292 | ±60 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 187 | ±53 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 105 | ±38 |
| Median Home Value | $394,400 | ±$60,558 |
| 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 | $112,917 | ±$14,750 |
| Per Capita Income | $65,911 | ±$40,136 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | ±7.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 35 | ±32 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±3.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 260 | ±72 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.8% | ±4.5% |
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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GUS Population: 744 (2024)
ID: 140622
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SELECTBOARD CLERK
PO BOX 10, RIPTON VT 05766-0010
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COUNTY OF ADDISON
GUS Population: 38,047 (2024)
ID: 176533
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADDISON COUNTY COURT TREASURER
ADDISON COUNTY COURT, 7 MAHADY CT, MIDDLEBURY VT 05753-6014
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Ripton | PK-05 | Ripton, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | New Haven, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Cornwall, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Braintree, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Bristol, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Fayston, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Lincoln, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Middlebury, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Middlebury, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Middlebury, VT |
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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Middlebury College
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College | 9.1 mi away | Old Chapel, Middlebury, VT, 05753 |
8024435000
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SARAH PARTRIDGE COMMUNITY
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 431 E MAIN ST, EAST MIDDLEBURY, VT, 05740 |
(802) 388-7588
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Vermont State University
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College | 19.8 mi away | 124 Admin Drive, Randolph, VT, 05061 |
8022243000
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SALISBURY FREE PUBLIC
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 918 MAPLE ST., SALISBURY, VT, 05769 |
(802) 458-0747
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Norwich University
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College | 19.9 mi away | 158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, VT, 05663-1035 |
8024852000
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LINCOLN
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 222 WEST RIVER RD., LINCOLN, VT, 05443 |
(802) 453-2665
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ILSLEY PUBLIC
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 75 MAIN ST., MIDDLEBURY, VT, 05753 |
(802) 388-4095
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HANCOCK FREE PUBLIC
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 1027 ROUTE 100, HANCOCK, VT, 05748 |
(802) 767-4651
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CORNWALL FREE PUBLIC
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 2629 RTE. 30, CORNWALL, VT, 05753 |
(802) 462-3615
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LAWRENCE MEMORIAL
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 40 NORTH ST., BRISTOL, VT, 05443 |
(802) 453-2366
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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 S LINCOLN, VT US, located 6.2 miles from Ripton town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.5° | 5.8° | 15.6° | 2.95" | 25.3" |
| February | 28.5° | 6.5° | 17.5° | 2.46" | 22.8" |
| March | 36.6° | 15.3° | 25.9° | 3.22" | 22.0" |
| April | 50.2° | 28.6° | 39.4° | 4.06" | 6.6" |
| May | 63.3° | 40.2° | 51.8° | 4.55" | 0.2" |
| June | 71.3° | 49.1° | 60.2° | 5.24" | 0.0" |
| July | 75.5° | 53.9° | 64.7° | 5.34" | 0.0" |
| August | 74.2° | 51.4° | 62.8° | 5.03" | 0.0" |
| September | 67.0° | 44.3° | 55.7° | 4.08" | 0.0" |
| October | 54.2° | 34.5° | 44.4° | 5.06" | 1.5" |
| November | 43.0° | 24.5° | 33.8° | 3.68" | 8.6" |
| December | 31.7° | 14.0° | 22.8° | 3.74" | 25.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Middlebury CDP | CDP | 5.2 mi | — |
| South Lincoln CDP | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
| Lincoln CDP | CDP | 8.1 mi | — |
| Middlebury CDP | CDP | 8.2 mi | — |
| Bristol CDP | CDP | 11.6 mi | — |
| Rochester CDP | CDP | 12.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5000159650. • 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.