Appleton: Community & Culture
On the community map of Appleton: 1 library, 34 congregations, and 13 cultural organizations.
- 0.5 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Wisconsin 0.6/1K).
- 1.7 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Wisconsin 2.3/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Appleton Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 2411 S. Kensington Dr. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (920) 832-6170 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 54915 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3108 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (20)
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
AMERICAN LEGION
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
APPLETON BREAKFAST ROTARY CLUB OF APPLETON WISCONSIN
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
APPLETON ROTARY FOUNDATION INC
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
APPLETON AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL CLUB INC
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 607 CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
| Churches · Total count | 34 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL) Building
Appleton City Park Historic District
Appleton Lock 4 Historic District
Appleton Locks 1-3 Historic District
Appleton Post-Crescent Building
Appleton Wire Works
Appleton Woolen Mills
College Avenue Historic District
Courtney, J. B., Woolen Mills
Fox River Paper Company Historic District
Main Hall, Lawrence University
Masonic Temple
Rogers, Henry J,. and Cremora, House
Schuetter, Henry House
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church
Temple Zion and School
Tompkins, James, House
Washington School
West Prospect Avenue Historic District
Whorton, John Hart, House
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 5 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 13 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (13)
NATIONAL EXCHANGE CLUB
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE NORTHWESTERN GREAT LAKES INC
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB FOX VALLEY INC
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL INC
JAYCEES OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION INC
FOX CITIES EXCHANGE CLUB FUNDRAISING INC
WISCONSIN STATE ALLIANCE OF YMCAS
SAVING PAWS ANIMAL RESCUE INC
VISAKHA SPCA INDIA INC
BURNSIDE PAWS ANIMAL RESCUE INC
SNOOPY & KASH ANIMAL RESCUE RANCH
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOX VALLEY |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 713 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Appleton+WI |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=54915 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=54915 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=54915 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=54915 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 31 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 18 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 20 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 8 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
The History Museum at the Castle
Appleton History Museum & Research Center
Appleton History Museum
Building for Kids
Atlas Science Center
Hearthstone Historic House Museum
Sunset Beach Swimming Facility
Plamann Park Children's Farm
Little Chute City Pool
Menasha Pool
Old Pulley Lane Swimming Pool
Bridge Tower Museum
Doty Museum
Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass
Shattuck Park Splashpad
Attractions (5)
The History Museum at the Castle
Appleton History Museum & Research Center
Building for Kids
Atlas Science Center
Hearthstone Historic House Museum
Other
Organizations (4)
AMERICAN OPINION FOUNDATION INC
VETSSHARE INC
APPLETON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
KAUKAUNA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Clubs (5)
APPLETON YACHT CLUB
BUTTE DES MORTS COUNTRY CLUB INC
FOX CITIES RACQUET CLUB INC
WISCONSIN GARDEN CLUB FEDERATION
PATRIOT ATHLETIC CLUB INC
Stations (5)
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 9.50 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 50.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 713 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.57 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 64 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 34 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 1 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 2 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 16 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 63 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 63 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Appleton