Minnesota
Appleton is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,360. Residents earn $40,117 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Appleton receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Appleton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Appleton is $40,117, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Appleton is $71,300, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $682 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Appleton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 74 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,868 per 100,000, 46% above the national average.
18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Appleton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches, including 43.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 90.9% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.1% |
| 32% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,117 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,251 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,026 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,920 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 221 |
| County GDP | $336M |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Healthcare | 23 |
| Retail | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,260 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.17% |
| Commute Time | 29.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |
| Census Median | $71,300 |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $79,730 |
| Census Median Rent | $682 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,260 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.17% |
| Obesity | 40.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.5% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,304/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 6.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 23 |
| Total Violent | 73.5/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 73.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,867.7/100K |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 735.3/100K |
| Theft | 2,132.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.5 inches |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,006 ft (307 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 720/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1995°N, 96.0222°W |
| County FIPS | 27011 |
Winner: Republican by 29.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.6% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 720/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 23 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Retail Stores | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 29.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |