Ripon, California
Ripon is a city of 16,201 people in San Joaquin County, California, founded in November 27, 1945.
Why visit Ripon
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 10 parks and trails, 12 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Spring Creek Golf & Country Club and Jack Tone Golf.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; December lows average 38°F.
Weather in Ripon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ripon
Ripon () is a city located in San Joaquin County, California. The population was 16,013 at the 2020 census. Ripon was originally known as Stanislaus City, but was renamed for Ripon, Wisconsin, in 1876.
From the Wikipedia article Ripon, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
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Restaurants and cafes12
Mountain Mike's
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.4 mi
1201 West Main Street, Ripon
Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su-Th 11:00-21:30
New China
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.4 mi
1201 West Main Street, Ripon
11:30-21:00
Popeyes
Fast food · Chicken · 0.8 mi
748 North Jack Tone Road, Ripon
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.0 mi
1421 West Colony Road, Ripon
Mo-Th 07:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-02:00; Su 07:00-01:00
Where to stay1
History
Ripon, on the site previously known as Murphy's Ferry, Stanislaus City, and Stanislaus Station, was renamed for Ripon, Wisconsin, which was named for a city in North Yorkshire, England. Ripon's economy is largely agriculture based, known especially for its high production of almonds. In 1998, great expansion began for the city. Areas north of the Golden State (99) Freeway were slated for housing divisions, and huge swaths of agricultural land were slated for development. In 2003, the Jack Tone Road intersection was rebuilt, thus beginning a gigantic commercial development for two truck stops—Loves and the Flying J—that year. The next couple of years saw the addition of numerous restaurants and a shopping center.
From the History section of Ripon, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship14
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries33
California Connections Academy Northern California
School
580 North Wilma Ave. Ste. G, Ripon
Map of Ripon
76 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 39°F | 2.7 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 41°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 44°F | 1.9 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 47°F | 1.1 in |
| May | 83°F | 53°F | 0.6 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 58°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 61°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 60°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 58°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 51°F | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 43°F | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 38°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stockton Metro Ap 72492 (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
San Joaquin County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Salida 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Manteca 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Modesto 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Riverbank 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Lathrop 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Ceres 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Oakdale 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Garden Acres 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Tracy 18 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Stockton 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ripon, Tommaso Trentani, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Water tower in Ripon, California (28326033800), Tim Adams from Madrid, CC BY 2.0
- Ripon, California Post Office, TaurusEmerald, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Leigh Erceg, TaurusEmerald, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ford Wheel with Firestone Transforce CV Tire, TaurusEmerald, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Primos Restaurant and Tequila Bar - September 2023 - Sarah Stierch 09, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Primos Restaurant and Tequila Bar - September 2023 - Sarah Stierch 06, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Primos Restaurant and Tequila Bar - September 2023 - Sarah Stierch 07, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Primos Restaurant and Tequila Bar - September 2023 - Sarah Stierch 08, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Primos Restaurant and Tequila Bar - September 2023 - Sarah Stierch 05, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Primos Restaurant and Tequila Bar - September 2023 - Sarah Stierch 04, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Primos Restaurant and Tequila Bar - September 2023 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Primos Restaurant and Tequila Bar - September 2023 - Sarah Stierch 03, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Terrazza Market - September 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Primos Restaurant and Tequila Bar - September 2023 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Mistlin Sports Park - September 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- NASCAR Stockton 99 Speedway Late Model, TaurusEmerald, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jose Hernandez 2016, TaurusEmerald, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stockton, California - Flickr - brewbooks (3), brewbooks from near Seattle, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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