Overview

Introduction to New London, Wisconsin

New London, Wisconsin, in Waupaca county, is 18 miles NW of Appleton, Wisconsin and 102 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

New London History

The community changes its name to "New Dublin" for one week when its hosts festivals like the Irish Fest and Saint Patrick’s Day. The city of New London is home to the New London Public Museum, which was established in 1917.

New London and nearby Attractions

  • Outagamie Museum & Houdini Historical Center
  • Pioneer Memorial County Park
  • Houdini Historical Center
  • Heritage Hill State Park
  • Fox Cities Children’s Museum
  • Plamann County Park

Things To Do In New London

Local parks include the Pioneer Memorial County Park, Heritage Hill State Park, Hartman Creek State Park and Plamann County Park. The Most Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church, Saint John the Evangelist Episcopal Church and the First Congregational United Church of Christ are some of the nearby colleges and universities. The Eagle Creek Golf Club, the Reid Municipal Golf Course, the Winagamie Golf Course and the Chaska Golf Course are the local golf courses. Local festivals include Irish Fest, held every March, and Fall Family Fest, held every September.

New London Transportation

Austin Straubel International is the nearest major airport.

New London Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College or at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

Demographics

People

Total Population6,772
Male Share of the Population48.1%
Female Share of the Population51.9%
Senior Citizens16.2%
Employed Population 16+3,443
Age of the Population36

Families

% of people married44.3%
Average household size2

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher16.2%
Median Earnings25+$39,947
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$25,875
Median Earnings With High School Degree$36,903

Wealth

Median Family Income$62,857
% Above Poverty Level88.7%
% Below Poverty Level11.3%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time23 minutes
% Working from Home4.4%
% Walking and Biking to Work8.1%
% Using Public Transportation%

Housing

People Living Alone37.7%
Median Gross Rent$672
Median House Value$130,200

Ancestry

German43.5%
Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)12.6%
Irish10.6%
Norwegian6.6%
Polish5.8%
Dutch4.4%
French Except Basque3.7%
English2.5%
Canadian2.4%
Italian1.9%
Scottish1.4%
Swedish0.8%
Swiss0.5%
Croatian0.5%
Danishn0.4%
Arab0.4%
Belgian0.4%
Welsh0.2%
Lebanese0.2%
Moroccan0.2%
Czech0.2%
Finnish0.2%
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New London Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyWaupaca County
Standard Zip Codes54961
Phone Area Codes920
Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago
Approximate Latitude44.39
Approximate Longitude-88.73

New London Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationNEW LONDON
Distance3.2 miles
Jan Temp5 to 24 F
Apr Temp33 to 56 F
Jul Temp59 to 82 F
Oct Temp37 to 59 F
Annual Precip30.8 inches
StationCLINTONVILLE
Distance15.5 miles
Jan Temp4 to 23 F
Apr Temp32 to 54 F
Jul Temp58 to 81 F
Oct Temp34 to 58 F
Annual Precip32 inches
StationWAUPACA
Distance16.4 miles
Jan Temp6 to 24 F
Apr Temp34 to 55 F
Jul Temp59 to 81 F
Oct Temp38 to 58 F
Annual Precip33.6 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Bear Creek383$55,000
Fremont593$79,375
Hortonville2,743$81,645
Manawa1,428$58,125
Shiocton852$63,750
Weyauwega1,805$59,766

New London Public Libraries

New London Public Library
406 S. PEARL ST.
New London, Wisconsin
(920) 982-8519

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New London Hospitals

Thedacare Medical Center New London
1405 Mill St
(920) 531-2000

New London Public Schools

Catalyst Academy
709 S Shawano St
ZIP: 54961
(920) 982-8530
High
Total Enrollment 43
Lincoln Elementary
201 E Washington St
ZIP: 54961
(920) 982-8540
Primary
Total Enrollment 316
New London High
1700 Klatt Rd
ZIP: 54961
(920) 982-8420
High
Total Enrollment 697
New London Middle
1000 W Washington St
ZIP: 54961
(920) 982-8532
Middle
Total Enrollment 693
Next Generation Academy
1700 Klatt Rd
ZIP: 54961
(920) 982-8420
High
Total Enrollment 48
Parkview Elementary
1300 Werner Allen Rd
ZIP: 54961
(920) 982-8538
Primary
Total Enrollment 348
Sugar Bush Elementary
W10736 County Road Ww
ZIP: 54961
(715) 752-4135
Primary
Total Enrollment 122

New London Private Schools

Emanuel Lutheran School
200 E Quincy St
ZIP: 54961
Elementary
Total Enrollment 135
Most Precious Blood
120 E Washington St
ZIP: 54961
Elementary
Total Enrollment 28
Starr Academy
E7475 Rawhide Rd
ZIP: 54961
Secondary
Total Enrollment 21
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