At a Glance
Median Income
$42,212
$23,996 per capita
Violent Crime
66/100K
3,116/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
24.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.7%
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Appleton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Appleton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Appleton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Appleton residents earn a median household income of $42,212 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,996. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 499 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Appleton reports 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,116/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Appleton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Appleton has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population145
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female31% / 69%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans89.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,212
Per Capita$23,996
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty24.6%
County GDP$1,016M
Avg Weekly Wage$954
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$185,279
Housing Units116
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent66/100K
Property3,116/100K
Health
Obesity46.7%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation546 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute34 min
Broadband69.0%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Appleton was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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