Shawano, WI

Shawano, Wisconsin

Introduction to Shawano, Wisconsin

Shawano, Wisconsin, in Shawano county, is 34 miles NW of Green Bay, Wisconsin and 125 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are an estimated 8,298 people in the city.

Shawano History

The Menominee Native Americans were the first to inhabit this area. Shawano was named after a Menominee chief. Prior to 1843, this land was a dense forest of pine trees. Samuel Farnsworth and his men came with the intention of starting lumbering operations in this area. It became a city in 1874.

Shawano and nearby Attractions

• Hazelwood
• Ashwaubenon Historical Society Museum
• Hotz Park
• Navarino Wildlife Area

Things To Do In Shawano

Ice fishing and snow mobiling can be enjoyed in Shawano during the winter months, while deer hunting, golfing and fishing are popular activities during the summer and fall. The Ashwaubenon Historical Society Museum and the Navarino Wildlife Area are accessible from Shawano as well.

Shawano Transportation

Austin Straubel International Airport is nearby.

Shawano Higher Education

Some of the local colleges and universities include Fox Valley Technical college at Appleton, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Shawano, WI

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Shawano Almanac

Shawano Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Shawano Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Shawano, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Shawano Public Libraries

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Shawano Hospitals

SHAWANO MED CTR
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
309 N BARTLETTE ST
(715) 526-2111
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Shawano

Shawano High Schools (2004)

SHAWANO HI
220 COUNTY ROAD B
715-526-2175
Serves 993 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17

Shawano Colleges

(List of All Wisconsin Colleges)

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