Fort Ripley, Minnesota
City · Population 82 · #779 in Minnesota
About Fort Ripley
Set in the central part of Minnesota, Fort Ripley is a tiny community, home to 82 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Fort Ripley is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.29 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 64 residents per square mile.
📰 Fort Ripley News Today
- Minnesota National Guard member accused of sexually assaulting cohort at Fort Ripley CBS News · Aug 18
- Crews battle wildfire at Camp Ripley kare11.com · Mar 30
- Glenys Marie Ramsdell Obituary Dec 6, 2025 Emblom Brenny Funeral Service · Dec 6
- Husband arrested for alleged hit-and-run murder of his own wife - ABC News ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · Feb 15
- John Anderson Obituary (2026) - Fort Ripley, Mn, MN - Morrison County Record Legacy obituary · Jun 3
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What Makes Fort Ripley Unique
- The only place in America named Fort Ripley — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- With 82 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Fort Ripley
- Camp Ripley Dining Facility
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Camp Ripley Environmental Education Center · Museum
- Minnesota Military Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)82
Rank in state#779 of 855
Land area1.29 sq mi
Density64/sq mi
Coordinates46.1665, -94.3650