Welcome to Ripon, Wisconsin voted #7 happiest cities in Wisconsin
Ripon, Wisconsin. Proudly called the “Birthplace of the Republican Party”, the City of Ripon is a thriving community of 7,664 residents located in the heart of Wisconsin. Located just 20 miles west of the Fox Valley, our family-oriented community offers the advantages and conveniences of living near a metropolitan area, plus the peacefulness and safety of small town Wisconsin. Excellent schools and a wide variety of recreational opportunities add to the high quality of life. Before going on to star in movies like Star Wars and the Indiana Jones series, Harrison Ford enjoyed a brief stint as a philosophy major at Ripon College.