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Waupaca, Wisconsin

Introduction to Waupaca, Wisconsin

Waupaca, Wisconsin, in Waupaca county, is 33 miles W of Appleton, Wisconsin and 108 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are 5,676 residents in the city.

Waupaca History

Waupaca was originally occupied by Native Americans. The city derived its name from an Indian term meaning either "white sand bottom," "stalling place" or "pale water." The first white settlers arrived in the area in June of 1849. The Waupaca Post Office was established in 1852. It was incorporated as a village on May 4, 1857, and recognized as a city on April 6, 1875.

Waupaca and nearby Attractions

  • Waupaca Woods Shopping Mall
  • Hartman Creek State Park
  • Hutchinson Museum
  • Oakwood Park
  • Hartman Creek State Park

Things To Do In Waupaca

Brainerd Bridge Park, Kiwanis Park and South Park are the local parks. The Waupaca Woods Shopping Mall is a popular local shopping center. The Waupaca Country Club is home to the city’s golf course. The Foxfire Golf Club and the Hidden Waters Golf Course are nearby as well. The Museum of Natural History and the EAA Air Adventure Museum are also popular local destinations. Local celebrations include Autumn Harvest Days, Hometown Day, Fall-o-Rama and the Strawberry Fest.

Waupaca Transportation

Dane County Regional is the nearest major airport.

Waupaca Higher Education

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Fox Valley Technical College at Appleton and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh are the nearby colleges and universities.

High Points

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

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Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Waupaca Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Waupaca, WI

Comparing Waupaca 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
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Age of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men53
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People Above Poverty52
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use47
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Housing Recently Built45

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