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Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Introduction to Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, in Fond Du Lac county, is 18 miles S of Oshkosh, Wisconsin and 57 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city has a population of 42,203.

Fond du Lac History

Fond du Lac is a French term, meaning the farthest end of the lake. It was named because of its location at the south end of Lake Winnebago. The community was visited by the French Traders in 1787. In the same year, Jacob Franks established a trading post in the area. Fond du Lac County was established in 1838.

Fond du Lac and nearby Attractions

  • Outagamie Museum & Houdini Historical Center
  • Harrington Beach State Park
  • Fox Cities Children’s Museum
  • Plamann County Park
  • Above & Beyond Children's Museum
  • Kohler-Andrae State Park

Things To Do In Fond du Lac

The popular shopping destinations of the area include the Forest Plaza Shopping Center and the Forest Mall Shopping Center. The Oakgreen Golf Course & Driving Range, the Thornbrook Golf Course and the Utica Golf Course are all nearby as well. Local churches include the Peace United Church of Christ, the Martin Luther Latvian Church and the Plymouth Congregational Church. The community hosts the Fondue Festival every September, the Greekfest and Buttermilk Festival every June and the Fond du Lac County Fair every July.

Fond du Lac Transportation

The nearest major airport is Austin Straubel International.

Fond du Lac Higher Education

Marian College of Fond du Lac, Moraine Park Technical College, Carroll College, Concordia University-Wisconsin and Saint Norbert College are the local colleges and universities.

High Points

Fond strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 9%Fond Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Fond Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 15%Fond Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 15%Fond Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Fond Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Fond du Lac, WI

Comparing Fond to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens85
Well-Paid Single Women79
Age of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Men66
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity210

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty74
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income56
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use49
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents84
People Living Alone86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

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