Appleton, Wisconsin

Population 71,898

Appleton is located in Calumet County, WI. The population is 71,898, making Appleton the largest city in Calumet County and the 6th largest city in the state of Wisconsin.

There are 42 public schools in Appleton with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Appleton is low , and there are 426 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Appleton is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Appleton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Appleton include Kimberly, Grand Chute and Little Chute.

Appleton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 8.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 58.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.8%

Crime Rate

31.51% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 75
  • Violent Crimes: 276
  • Robbery: 31
  • Burglary: 143
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

77.14% Higher than national avg.
  • 426 offenders in Appleton
  • 59.25 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

1,234 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 26
  • Superfunds: 13
  • Tanks & Spills: 1,194

Unemployment

Moderate 3.3%
  • Wisconsin unemployment average: 3.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 42 K-12 public schools in Appleton, WI and 13 private schools. Homefacts rates Appleton's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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426 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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198 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Appleton, WI issued 198 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 198 permits, 58 were issued for single family homes and 140 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Appleton, WI issued 206 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 206 permits, 77 were issued for single family homes and 129 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $640
  • 1 Bedroom: $683
  • 2 Bedrooms: $880
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,190
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,220

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Environmental Hazards

1234 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Appleton, WI has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Appleton, WI is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.79 Average
    Appleton, WI is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 16.3°
  • February 21.33°
  • March 32.88°
  • April 44.88°
  • May 57.1°
  • June 66.9°
  • July 71.75°
  • August 69°
  • September 59.48°
  • October 49.43°
  • November 37.48°
  • December 22.83°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Appleton, WI

Earthquakes
Appleton, WI has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Appleton, WI has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Appleton, WI has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Appleton, WI has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Appleton, WI: $52,057

Unemployment

Unemployment in Appleton is 3.3%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 43.22%
White Collar - 56.78%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Scott Walker
  • Sen. Tammy Baldwin
  • Sen. Ron Johnson

City Representatives

  • Glenn Grothman
  • Reid Ribble

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

18 FCC Towers view all

1 Library view all

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