FAQs

What are the school systems like?

Calumet County area schools offer a great mix of public, private, and charter schools. The schools provide exceptional learning opportunities for our children. Dedicated teachers, progressive curriculum, a supportive community, and a myriad of youth apprentice opportunities make quality education a priority as we strive to strengthen our community now and in the future. Learn more about K-12 education here.

What is the job market like?

Calumet County has a robust and diverse job market compared to many other counties in Wisconsin. While we are a leading manufacturing county, there are many types of jobs to choose from in the county, including engineering, finance, HR, medical, automation, and beyond. There are several international companies with headquarters right here in Calumet County. You can check out current job openings in Calumet County here.

What is there to do in the winter?

Winters are a time to get outside and enjoy the outdoors in Calumet County. You can partake in sturgeon spearing on Lake Winnebago, hit the trails to snowshoe, cross country ski, mountain bike, snowmobile, or hike, and you can even experience a world class biathlon, fat tire, and snowshoe race at Ariens Nordic Center. There are plenty of reasons to throw on your winter gear and head outside. To plan your own special winter outing in Calumet County, visit TravelCalumet.com.

What is there to do in spring, summer, and fall?

There is plenty of fun to be had not only in spring, summer, and fall but year-round in Calumet County! From snow shoeing to maple syrup season, fishing to kayaking, museums to corn mazes, agricultural adventures to geological wonders, fine live music to auto racing, snowmobiling to sailing, there is much to do and that’s only a small portion of the fun. To plan your own special outing in Calumet County, visit TravelCalumet.com.

What type of area can I live in?

Housing options include houses, condos, townhouses, apartments – in a variety of settings. Whether you are looking for wide-open rural spaces, downtown vibes, lakefront, or something in-between; you will definitely find what you are looking for and space to call your own. We are a safe and friendly community that celebrates various cultures and ways of life. Learn more about our communities here.

How close are international airports?

Two international airports are within 30 miles of Calumet County, the Appleton International Airport (ATW) and Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) in Green Bay. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is about an hour away, and Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is less than 3 hours away.

How close are major sports?

One of the US Biathlon team’s Olympic training facilities is located right here in Calumet County in Brillion at Ariens Nordic Center. Additionally, Lambeau Field, the home of the Green Bay Packers, is less than 30 minutes by car from Calumet County. There are 3 minor league baseball teams located less than 30 minutes away and include the Green Bay Rockers, the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders, and in Appleton, where the Milwaukee Brewers High-A affiliate, the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, plays. About an hour away, the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks and Major League Baseball’s Milwaukee Brewers call Milwaukee home.

What opportunities are available in manufacturing?

We excel at manufacturing cool things in Calumet County. Whether you are looking for a career to use your skills in automation, industrial repair and maintenance, control systems, electronics, hydraulics, or a supporting role of finance, engineering, or HR, we have a job for you.

How diverse is the local economy?

Calumet County has a mix of urban and rural economies. While we excel in manufacturing really cool products, there are many other opportunities. There are opportunities in industries including agriculture, healthcare, government, finance, construction, IT, transportation, education, utilities, and more.

How safe is the area?

According to Lightcast, Calumet County has 0.53 violent crimes per 1,000 people, which is nearly seven times lower than the US average of 3.54 per 1,000 people. Calumet County has 2.63 property crimes per 1,000 people, nearly eight times lower than the national rate of 18.02 per 1,000 people.

What is there to do in the area?

There is plenty of fun to be had year-round in Calumet County! From snow shoeing to maple syrup season, fishing to kayaking, museums to corn mazes, agricultural adventures to geological wonders, fine live music to auto racing; there is much to do and that’s only a small portion of the fun. To plan your own special outing in Calumet County, visit TravelCalumet.com.

Why do people choose to live in the area?

Are you looking for a quality of life providing quick access to dozens of direct flights all over the United States? That is the fastest growing area in Wisconsin and is conveniently located between two US Interstates? An area, literally, only a few minutes from Broadway theatrical productions at Appleton’s Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, and arguably, one of the most historic and successful professional sports franchises in the world (Go-Pack-Go!)? That is home to a different pace, friendly, hard-working people, and an abundance of hidden gems filled with outdoor recreational activities? We have the best of both worlds, friendly rural living, with access to the conveniences, amenities, and restaurants of a larger city. Consider Calumet County.

What’s a supper club?

A supper club is a type of dining establishment primarily found in the Upper Midwest. Supper Clubs are known for their community-focused dining experience, often combining fine dining with an inviting social atmosphere and despite the name, do not require patrons to be members. Supper Clubs typically emphasize conversation and community, making them a cultural cornerstone within a community. Like fingerprints, no two Supper Clubs are alike. Calumet County is known as the Supper Club Capital of the Midwest®.

What is there to do for kids in the area?

There are plenty of kid friendly activities, attractions, and parks throughout Calumet County. We are home to one of the most popular state parks in Wisconsin, High Cliff State Park, where you can explore nature, watch your kids play on the playgrounds, or climb to the top of the lookout tower overlooking Wisconsin’s largest of more than 15,000 lakes, Lake Winnebago. Or explore one of our nature centers, county parks, family-friendly farms, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, or apple orchards, there is no shortage of kid friendly options in Calumet County. And only minutes away are the Children’s Museums in Downtown Appleton and Green Bay. To plan your own special outing in Calumet County, visit TravelCalumet.com.

What is the availability and cost of housing?

Calumet County is the fastest growing county in Wisconsin, which means there are many options for housing. Whether you are looking to buy your dream home or rent with a carefree lifestyle, we have it. We advise you to contact a local Realtor to find exactly what you are looking for in the area.

What medical services are available in the area?

There are several options for healthcare in Calumet County, and several larger hospitals minutes away in the Fox Cities and Appleton. The medical care options within Calumet County include:

• Ascension Calumet Hospital in Chilton
• Bellin Health in Brillion
• ThedaCare Physicians in Menasha or Darboy/Harrison

How accessible is childcare?

You can find childcare options that suit your needs throughout Calumet County, near employers, and there are more options minutes away throughout the Fox Cities. And if you prefer a smaller home-based option, there are several licensed or certified in-home care options available as well.

What fun things are available to young families?

One of the leading sources for family fun in Calumet County is outdoor recreation. Whether biking or hiking through the Niagara Escarpment; dropping anchor to enjoy great fishing or bask in the beauty of an amazing sunset on Lake Winnebago, (Wisconsin’s largest inland lake), the entirety of the county offers great year-round opportunities.

Another impressive Calumet County family-friendly recreational venue is High Cliff State Park. Named for a limestone cliff of the Niagara Escarpment, High Cliff is fixed on Lake Winnebago’s northeastern shore. Boating, sailing, year-round fishing, and swimming opportunities are as abundant as the trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. And if you want your getaway to be overnight, bring your camper! Additionally, within the park area are both shaded and exposed cliff habitats and talus slopes supporting wet-mesic forest. Outstanding examples of conical and effigy mounds are located above the escarpment as well as a 40-foot observation tower offering a breathtakingly spectacular view of Lake Winnebago and its surrounding landscape.

If wildlife, fishing, and hunting are your family’s preferred recreational activities, the Kiel Marsh Wildlife Area offers more than 800 acres of experiences. A scenic, less than 20-minute drive from the Kiel Marsh Wildlife Area leads to the Killsnake Wildlife Area, where 7,000 acres of outdoor adventure await. And if adventure is what you truly crave, look no further than Ledge View Nature Center for an immersive (and an extreme clothes-dirtying) experience in the caves.

There is all of this and so much more family fun awaiting you in Wisconsin’s Calumet County. To learn more, go to TravelCalumet.com.