ThedaCare Physicians-Ripon

1080 W Fond du Lac Street
Ripon, WI 53971
ThedaCare Physicians-Ripon

ThedaCare Physicians-Ripon Services

Family Medicine
OB Care
Nursing Home Visits
X-Ray
EKG
Lab

Primary Care Team

Joseph Longo, D.O., Pharm.D. Family Medicine

Residency: Resurrection Medical Center (2006)

Internship: Resurrection Medical Center (2004)

Medical/Dental School: Chicago Osteopathic Medical Center (2003)

Lauren Jesko, APNP Family Medicine

Post Graduate School: Fond du Lac - Marian University (2024)

Steven Rasmussen, M.D. Family Medicine

Residency: Duluth Family Practice Center (2016)

Medical/Dental School: University of Iowa College of Medicine (2013)

Community Overview

Ripon, Wisconsin, is a historic city of approximately 7,800 residents situated amidst the rolling hills and agricultural landscapes of Fond du Lac County. Famously recognized as the birthplace of the Republican Party and home to a historic liberal arts college, it seamlessly blends rich 19th-century heritage with a vibrant, modern college-town atmosphere.

Activities and Recreation
Ripon offers an exceptional outdoor lifestyle centered around its pristine public spaces, trail networks, and nearby lakes.

Green Lake Waterways: Located just minutes from Green Lake, Wisconsin's deepest inland lake, residents enjoy premier regional opportunities for boating, deep-water fishing, and sailing.
Parks and Trails: The city maintains an extensive park system, including Barlow Park and South Woods Park, which offer hiking trails, mountain biking paths, community pavilions, and playgrounds. The Ceresco Prairie Conservatory features over 100 acres of restored prairie and oak savanna with walking trails.
Community Festivals: The town regularly hosts vibrant seasonal community events, including the annual Ripon Summer Concert Series downtown, Septemberfest, and a lively downtown summer farmers market.

Downtown Features
The downtown business district is highly celebrated for its classic historic character and thrives as a bustling commercial hub.

National Historic District: The Watson Street commercial center is recognized for its beautifully restored Italianate and Victorian-era architecture, making it highly walkable and visually distinct.
Local Gathering Hubs: Wide sidewalks connect residents directly to community plazas, local coffee houses, the public library, and the campus paths of Ripon College.
Community Revitalization: Active local main street programs and preservation initiatives continually enhance the downtown district, creating spaces for new small businesses, boutique shops, and upper-floor residential lofts.

Amenities: Dining and Stores
The community provides a charming, self-contained selection of local retail options and independent dining establishments.

Dining: Local favorites feature classic Wisconsin supper clubs, independent bars and grills, college-town coffee shops, and specialized Italian and Mexican restaurants known for traditional Friday night fish fries.
Shopping: The historic Watson Street district showcases unique local boutique retailers, antique shops, shoe stores, and gift shops. Everyday needs are met by a local grocery store, hardware shops, and full-service community pharmacies. Broad commercial chains and big-box retail centers are easily accessed via a short drive to nearby Oshkosh or Fond du Lac.

Cost of Living and Housing
Ripon is widely recognized as a highly affordable and stable community to purchase a home or invest in property.

Cost of Living: Overall living expenses in Ripon remain highly competitive, tracking well below both the state and national averages.
Existing Housing: The real estate market features character-rich historic properties, classic mid-century ranches, and traditional single-family homes, with average home values typically ranging from $160,000 to $280,000.
New Construction: Modern residential developments on the city's periphery offer affordable vacant lots and custom single-family or duplex construction packages for new builds.
Rentals: The local rental market offers a diverse mix of converted student housing units, historic downtown loft spaces, and modern apartment complexes, with monthly rents generally ranging between $800 and $1,400 depending on size.

Education

K-12 Public: The Ripon Area School District offers complete public education pathways through Barlow Park Elementary, Ripon Middle School, and Ripon High School, emphasizing strong academic standards, project-based learning opportunities, and athletic programs.
Private School Options: Families have access to alternative faith-based education through nearby parochial schools, providing structured curricula for elementary and middle school students.
Higher Education: The city is home to Ripon College, a prestigious private liberal arts college established in 1851. Additionally, Moraine Park Technical College operates regional campuses nearby for trade and associate degrees.

Froedtert ThedaCare Healthcare Locations
Comprehensive medical care is fully integrated directly within the city limits through the Froedtert ThedaCare health network, ensuring residents have immediate access to primary, specialty, and emergency services:

ThedaCare Physicians-Ripon: Located on West Fond du Lac Street, this primary care clinic offers family medicine, pediatric care, internal medicine, and physical therapy services.
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Berlin: Located just a short drive away, this partner full-service critical access hospital provides Ripon residents with immediate access to a 24/7 Emergency Department, inpatient care beds, diagnostic imaging, and general surgery suites.

Travel and Regional Access
Ripon sits at the crossroads of State Highways 23, 44, and 49, providing straightforward highway connectivity to major employment hubs and commercial airports.

Airport Access: Regional transit connects directly to Appleton International Airport (ATW) or General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) in Milwaukee for primary commercial flights, alongside close access to municipal general aviation runways.
Regional Distances (Miles):
- Appleton, WI: ~40 miles
- Green Bay, WI: ~70 miles
- Madison, WI: ~75 miles
- Milwaukee, WI: ~85 miles
- Chicago, IL: ~170 miles