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Kimberly, Wisconsin

Introduction to Kimberly, Wisconsin

Kimberly, Wisconsin, in Outagamie county, is 3 miles E of Appleton, Wisconsin and 88 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is located in the Appleton-Oshkosh-Neenah metropolitan area. Kimberly has a population of 6,146.

Kimberly History

Kimberley was established in 1889. It was named in honor of John A. Kimberly, one of Kimberly-Clark’s cofounders. The Kimberly Clark Company founded a pulp and paper mill in the area in 1889. Outagamie County was established in 1850. The name of the county is derived from an Anishinaabe term meaning ‘dwellers on either shore.’

Kimberly and nearby Attractions

  • National Railroad Museum
  • High Cliff State Park
  • Oneida Nation Museum
  • Plamann County Park
  • White Pillars Museum
  • Heritage Hill State Park

Things To Do In Kimberly

Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Reid Municipal Golf Course, the North Shore Golf Club and the High Cliff Golf Course. Local museums include the Hazelwood Historic House Museum, the Neville Public Museum of Brown County and the Houdini Historical Center. Paperfest is the annual festival celebrated by the community.

Kimberly Transportation

Austin Straubel International is the nearest major airport.

Kimberly Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Saint Norbert College, the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and Lakeland College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Kimberly Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Kimberly Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Kimberly Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Kimberly, WI

Comparing Kimberly 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
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women78
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Female Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use58
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Housing Recently Built44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

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