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Appleton
City in Wisconsin, United States
Overview
Appleton, situated along the Fox River in northeast Wisconsin, is a lively mid-sized city known for its rich history, thriving arts scene, and welcoming community. As the cultural and economic center of the Fox Cities, it offers an appealing blend of small-town charm and urban amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Wisconsin
Population
75,644
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.26°, -88.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,805
Local Cost
$1,545
Local Income
$3,350
Cashless
85
English
99
Temperature
7.2°C
Summer Avg
20.2°C
Winter Avg
-6.5°C
Record High
36.1°C
Record Low
-39.9°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
878 mm
Internet Speed
283 Mbps
Upload
80 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
59
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
29
Parks
21
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ATW
Distance
9 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 32 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 88/100.
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