Calumet County is located in east-central Wisconsin along the Lake Winnebago shoreline, between the Fox Cities area to the north and east and the city of Fond du Lac to the south. Created in 1836 and organized in 1840, the county developed as part of the state’s early agricultural settlement region, with later growth tied to nearby industrial and transportation corridors in the Fox River Valley. Calumet County is small to mid-sized in population (about 53,000 residents as of the 2020 census) and is characterized by a mix of rural farmland, small communities, and suburban development near its eastern edge. Its landscape includes productive agricultural land, lakeshore areas, and rolling terrain typical of the region. The local economy has traditionally centered on dairy and crop farming, alongside manufacturing and service employment influenced by adjacent metropolitan areas. The county seat is Chilton.

Calumet County Local Demographic Profile

Calumet County is in east-central Wisconsin along the Lake Winnebago region, bordered by Outagamie, Brown, Manitowoc, Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, and Winnebago counties. The county seat is Chilton; county government information is available via the Calumet County official website.

Population Size

County-level population size figures are published by the U.S. Census Bureau in multiple products, including the decennial census and annual estimates. Use the Census Bureau’s primary county profile pages for Calumet County, Wisconsin for the most current official totals:

Age & Gender

Official county-level age distribution and sex (gender) composition are reported by the U.S. Census Bureau through the American Community Survey (ACS) and summarized on Census Bureau profile pages:

Racial & Ethnic Composition

County-level race and Hispanic/Latino ethnicity distributions are provided by the U.S. Census Bureau, including decennial census benchmarks and ACS updates:

Household and Housing Data

County-level household counts, household size, family composition, housing unit totals, occupancy/vacancy, and key housing characteristics are maintained by the U.S. Census Bureau:

Notes on Data Availability and Interpretation

  • The American Community Survey (ACS) is the primary source for detailed county-level demographic, household, and housing characteristics between decennial censuses; ACS figures are survey-based and published with margins of error.
  • The U.S. Census Bureau profile pages linked above provide the authoritative county-level values and the vintage (year) for each measure in a single place, including population totals, age structure, sex distribution, race/ethnicity, households, and housing.

Email Usage

Calumet County’s mix of small cities (e.g., Chilton) and rural lake/agrarian areas creates uneven broadband buildout; lower population density outside municipal centers tends to increase last‑mile costs, shaping how residents access email and other digital services. Direct county-level email usage statistics are not typically published, so broadband and device access serve as proxies for likely email adoption.

Digital access indicators such as household broadband subscriptions and computer availability are reported in the American Community Survey and can be used to summarize local connectivity and device readiness for email (see the U.S. Census Bureau data portal and American Community Survey documentation). Age distribution matters because older populations generally show lower rates of online account use and may rely more on in‑person or phone communication; county age structure is available via Census demographic tables (also accessible through data.census.gov). Gender distribution is less directly predictive of email adoption than age and connectivity, but is available in the same ACS demographic profiles.

Connectivity limitations are commonly reflected in gaps between urban and rural service options and speeds; statewide planning and county context are documented by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission broadband program and local resources from Calumet County.

Mobile Phone Usage

Calumet County is in east‑central Wisconsin along Lake Winnebago, between the Fox Cities (Appleton–Neenah–Menasha) and the Green Bay metropolitan area. The county includes small cities and villages (including Chilton and the Lake Winnebago shoreline communities) as well as extensive rural and agricultural areas. This mixed settlement pattern and the county’s lake shoreline and low‑relief terrain tend to produce variable mobile performance: denser population centers generally support more cell sites and capacity, while rural interior areas more often experience larger coverage footprints per site and greater sensitivity to distance, indoor penetration, and backhaul availability.

Key data limitations and how this overview is structured

County-level “mobile penetration” is not typically published as a single official statistic. This overview separates:

  • Network availability (supply): where mobile broadband service is reported as available, by technology (4G/5G), using regulatory coverage datasets.
  • Household adoption (demand): whether households subscribe to mobile or wired internet, using survey-based estimates that can be queried for Calumet County but may have margins of error.

Primary sources referenced include the FCC Broadband Data Collection (availability) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) (adoption and demographics). Availability data reflects provider-reported coverage polygons and should not be treated as a direct measure of real-world speeds everywhere.

Mobile penetration or access indicators (county-relevant measures)

Household internet subscription indicators (adoption)

  • The most commonly used official indicator related to mobile access at the household level is the ACS measure of whether a household has an internet subscription, including categories such as cellular data plan, broadband (cable/fiber/DSL), and other forms. These are adoption measures, not network availability.
  • Calumet County-specific subscription estimates can be retrieved through the Census Bureau’s ACS data tools. The relevant topic tables include “Types of Computers and Internet Subscriptions” (county geography available through ACS 5‑year estimates). Source access: Census.gov data tables and ACS program documentation at American Community Survey (ACS).

Smartphone ownership indicators (adoption)

  • Smartphone ownership is more commonly measured at state or national levels (e.g., survey research), while county-level smartphone ownership is not consistently published as an official statistic. As a result, county-specific smartphone penetration is generally proxied using ACS device and subscription categories rather than direct “smartphone ownership” counts.

Mobile internet usage patterns and network availability (4G/5G)

Reported 4G LTE and 5G availability (availability)

  • The FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC) provides provider-reported availability for mobile broadband by technology generation and minimum service parameters. These data are best used to identify where 4G/5G are reported as available and to compare coverage across areas, recognizing that on-the-ground experience can differ due to terrain, building materials, network loading, and handset support.
  • County-level viewing and download tools:

General patterns typically observed in counties like Calumet (mixed rural/suburban) that are supported by how mobile networks are engineered, but not presented here as numeric claims for the county due to variability within the county:

  • 4G LTE is usually the baseline wide-area mobile broadband layer and tends to be more geographically extensive than 5G layers.
  • 5G availability varies by band type and deployment density. Low-band 5G tends to mirror broad LTE footprints more closely, while mid-band and higher-capacity deployments are more concentrated near population centers and transportation corridors.

For Wisconsin context and complementary mapping resources used in statewide broadband planning:

Actual usage patterns (adoption/behavior)

  • County-level data describing how residents use mobile internet day-to-day (primary connection vs supplemental, data consumption, reliance on tethering) is not routinely published in an official statistical series. The closest county-available indicators are ACS subscription types (e.g., households with cellular data plans, with or without wired broadband).
  • A practical adoption distinction visible in ACS data is the share of households that have cellular data plans and the share that have wired broadband, which together indicate whether mobile is commonly used as the sole connection or as part of a multi-access setup. These measures are available through Census.gov.

Common device types (smartphones vs other devices)

Household device categories (adoption)

The ACS reports whether households have:

  • Desktop or laptop computers
  • Smartphones
  • Tablets or other portable wireless computers These device categories are reported at county geography in ACS 5‑year tables and provide the most direct official, county-available view of device mix. Device ownership is an adoption measure, not a measure of cellular coverage or performance. Source: Census.gov (ACS “Types of Computers and Internet Subscriptions”).

Interpretation considerations

  • High smartphone presence does not necessarily imply high-quality mobile broadband everywhere in the county; it indicates device capability and potential access to mobile services, which still depends on affordability, plan choice, and local network conditions.
  • Tablets and “portable wireless computers” can indicate reliance on Wi‑Fi or hotspotting, but ACS does not specify whether these devices are primarily used via cellular connections.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity

Population distribution and density (context for availability and performance)

  • Calumet County’s settlement pattern includes both small urbanized nodes and rural areas. In general, denser areas support more cell sites and higher capacity, while rural areas tend to have fewer sites per square mile, which can affect indoor coverage and peak-time performance.
  • Population density and housing patterns can be referenced using Census geography and ACS profiles via Census QuickFacts (select Calumet County, Wisconsin) and detailed tables via Census.gov.

Terrain and land cover (context for radio propagation)

  • The county’s proximity to Lake Winnebago and generally low-relief terrain reduces the prevalence of mountainous shadowing effects seen in other regions, but distance to towers, tree cover, and building penetration remain important determinants of user experience, especially in rural townships and in indoor settings.

Age, income, and household characteristics (adoption)

  • Internet and smartphone adoption often correlate with age distribution, income, educational attainment, and household composition. These demographic characteristics are available for Calumet County through ACS and other Census products, and they can be used to contextualize mobile adoption without treating them as direct measures of coverage. Sources: ACS overview and Census.gov.

Commuting and regional linkages (context)

  • The county’s position near larger employment and retail centers in the Fox Valley and Green Bay region can increase demand along commuting routes and population centers, which can influence where providers prioritize network upgrades. Provider prioritization and investment decisions are not published in a county-comparable official dataset; the most reliable public view remains the FCC availability layers and state/federal broadband planning materials.

Distinguishing network availability from household adoption (summary)

  • Network availability (reported coverage): Best measured using the FCC National Broadband Map mobile broadband layers (4G/5G availability by provider and technology). Availability indicates where service is reported as offered, not whether it is subscribed to or performs uniformly.
  • Household adoption (subscriptions and devices): Best measured using Census.gov (ACS 5‑year) for household internet subscription types (including cellular data plans) and device ownership (including smartphones). Adoption indicates what households report having, not whether strong 4G/5G signal is available at every location.

Local reference points

  • County-level planning and general community context: Calumet County, Wisconsin official website (useful for understanding settlement patterns, infrastructure priorities, and local facilities, though it does not provide standardized mobile coverage metrics).

Social Media Trends

Calumet County is in east‑central Wisconsin along Lake Winnebago and the Fox Valley corridor, with population centers such as Chilton and communities tied to nearby Appleton/Neenah–Menasha commuting patterns. The county’s mix of small cities, rural towns, and manufacturing/agricultural activity tends to mirror broader Midwestern connectivity patterns, where smartphone-based social networking is common but platform mix and intensity vary strongly by age.

User statistics (penetration / active use)

  • Local (county-specific) social media penetration: No regularly published, methodologically consistent dataset reports Calumet County–only social media penetration or “active user” rates.
  • Best-available proxy (U.S./Midwest-aligned benchmarks):
    • Overall adult social media use: About 7 in 10 U.S. adults use social media, based on national survey estimates from the Pew Research Center social media fact sheet. This benchmark is commonly used for county-level context when direct local measurement is unavailable.
    • Broadband/smartphone context (usage enabler): County connectivity and device access typically track with statewide measures captured in federal sources such as the American Community Survey (ACS) (internet subscription and device ownership are measured, but platform participation is not).

Age group trends (who uses social media most)

National survey evidence consistently shows the strongest concentration among younger adults, with high usage extending through midlife:

  • Ages 18–29: Highest adoption and highest multi-platform use (dominant for short-form video and image-led platforms), per the Pew Research Center.
  • Ages 30–49: High overall usage; often combines family/community networking (Facebook) with video (YouTube) and messaging.
  • Ages 50–64: Moderate-to-high usage with stronger skew to Facebook and YouTube.
  • Ages 65+: Lowest overall usage, but Facebook and YouTube remain the primary platforms among users.

Gender breakdown

County-specific gender-by-platform use is not published in a standard public series. National patterns (useful as directional indicators) show:

  • Women tend to have higher usage for Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest.
  • Men tend to have higher usage for YouTube, Reddit and are more represented in some interest-based communities. These differences are documented in the platform-by-demographic tables on the Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.

Most-used platforms (with percentages where possible)

Platform share is not published at the Calumet County level in a comparable public dataset. National adult usage levels provide the most reputable percentage reference points:

  • YouTube and Facebook are consistently the most widely used among U.S. adults.
  • Instagram and Pinterest are mid-tier by reach but can be disproportionately important among younger adults (Instagram) and women (Pinterest).
  • TikTok has grown rapidly, concentrated among younger adults; usage is lower among older cohorts. For current, citable platform percentages by age and gender, the most commonly referenced source is the Pew Research Center (regularly updated tables by platform).

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and preferences)

  • Community and local information focus: In counties with smaller municipalities and strong local identity, Facebook groups and community pages frequently function as hubs for events, school activities, local news sharing, and marketplace activity; this aligns with national observations of Facebook’s role in community networking (see platform usage context in the Pew Research Center summaries).
  • Short-form video vs. long-form video split: Younger adults show stronger preference for short-form video ecosystems (TikTok, Instagram Reels), while YouTube serves broad age ranges for instructional, entertainment, and local-interest viewing.
  • Passive consumption is common: Across platforms, typical behavior includes more viewing and reacting than posting original content, with original posting more concentrated among younger users and highly networked community members.
  • Platform choice reflects life stage: Parenting, school schedules, and local civic participation correlate with heavier reliance on Facebook (events, groups), while peer-network entertainment and creator-driven discovery correlate with Instagram/TikTok among younger residents.

Family & Associates Records

Calumet County maintains vital records through the Calumet County Register of Deeds (birth, death, marriage, and domestic partnership records). Some divorce records are maintained by the Calumet County Clerk of Circuit Court as court case files. Adoption records in Wisconsin are generally administered through the state court system and are not treated as open public records.

Record types maintained

Birth and death records are issued as certified copies by the Register of Deeds; marriage records are also issued there. Court-related family records (divorce, paternity, guardianship, restraining orders) are filed with the Clerk of Circuit Court.

Public databases and access

Wisconsin court case summaries and dockets, including many family and associate-related case types, are searchable online via the state’s Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (CCAP) system: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (CCAP). Certified vital records are typically requested through the county office rather than a public searchable database.

How to access records

In-person and request information is provided by the county: Calumet County, Wisconsin (official website) and the Calumet County Register of Deeds. Court records access and office information are provided by the Calumet County Clerk of Circuit Court.

Privacy and restrictions

Wisconsin restricts access to certain vital records for defined periods, and certified copies are generally limited to eligible requesters. Adoption case files and some sensitive family court records may be sealed, redacted, or otherwise restricted by law or court order.

Marriage & Divorce Records

Types of records available

  • Marriage records (licenses/certificates and registers)

    • In Wisconsin, a marriage license is issued by a county Register of Deeds, and a marriage certificate/record is created after the officiant returns the completed license for recording.
    • Calumet County maintains recorded marriage documents for marriages licensed/recorded in the county.

  • Divorce records (divorce judgments/decrees and related case records)

    • Divorces are handled as civil actions in Wisconsin circuit courts. The official outcome is documented in a Judgment of Divorce (often referred to as a divorce decree), along with associated filings (summons/petition, findings of fact and conclusions of law, orders, etc.).

  • Annulment records

    • Annulments are also circuit court actions in Wisconsin. The final outcome is typically a Judgment of Annulment (and supporting case documents) maintained with the court case file.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

  • Marriage records (Calumet County Register of Deeds)

    • Filed/recorded with: Calumet County Register of Deeds (vital records office for the county).
    • Access methods: Requests are commonly handled through the Register of Deeds by application (in person or by mail, depending on office procedures). The office provides certified and uncertified copies consistent with Wisconsin vital records rules.
    • State-level access: Wisconsin marriage records are also maintained at the state level by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Vital Records Office (long-term statewide repository).

  • Divorce and annulment case records (Calumet County Circuit Court / Clerk of Circuit Court)

    • Filed with: Calumet County Circuit Court; the official custodian for most case documents is the Clerk of Circuit Court.
    • Access methods: Case files are accessed through the Clerk of Circuit Court, subject to court record access rules and any sealing or confidentiality orders. Wisconsin’s statewide court records system provides case listings for many matters, but access to documents varies by record type and confidentiality status.

Typical information included in these records

  • Marriage license / marriage record

    • Full legal names of spouses
    • Date and place of marriage
    • Ages/dates of birth (format varies by record era and form)
    • Residence addresses at the time of application (may appear on license/application forms)
    • Officiant name/title and certification
    • Witness information (where recorded)
    • Recording details (document number, recording date, registrar details)

  • Divorce judgment/decree and case file

    • Names of parties and county/court case number
    • Date of filing and date judgment is entered
    • Findings and orders regarding:
      • Legal custody/physical placement and child support (when applicable)
      • Maintenance (spousal support), property division, and allocation of debts
      • Name change provisions (when ordered)
    • Related pleadings and orders (temporary orders, stipulations, financial disclosures), to the extent maintained in the file and not restricted

  • Annulment judgment and case file

    • Names of parties and case identifiers
    • Grounds and judicial determination (as reflected in findings/orders)
    • Orders concerning children, support, property, and name restoration (when applicable)

Privacy or legal restrictions

  • Marriage records

    • Wisconsin treats marriage records as vital records. Access to certified copies is governed by state vital records law and administrative rules. Government-issued identification and relationship/eligibility requirements may apply for certain certified copies, depending on the request type and the record.
    • Some data elements that appear on applications (such as certain personal identifiers) may be redacted or not released in noncertified formats.

  • Divorce and annulment records

    • Wisconsin circuit court files are generally public records, but specific information may be confidential or sealed by statute or court order.
    • Common restrictions include protections for:
      • Minors’ identifying information
      • Confidential financial account numbers and sensitive personal identifiers
      • Certain family court forms and reports designated confidential by court rules
      • Sealed records (rare and typically requiring a judicial order)
    • Access to records may be limited to docket-level information in public systems when document images are not available, with full review available through the Clerk of Circuit Court subject to restrictions.

Education, Employment and Housing

Calumet County is in east‑central Wisconsin along the Lake Winnebago shoreline, between the Appleton–Oshkosh–Fond du Lac metros. The county has a largely suburban–rural community pattern (villages, small cities, and agricultural areas) with many residents commuting into nearby employment centers in the Fox Valley and Oshkosh area. Population and labor‑force characteristics are consistent with a Midwestern, family‑household‑oriented county with a strong manufacturing and services base.

Education Indicators

Public school systems and schools (public)

Public K‑12 education in Calumet County is delivered through multiple districts that also serve portions of adjacent counties (district boundaries do not align perfectly with county lines). A countywide, authoritative “count of public schools in the county” varies by source because of boundary overlap and whether charter/alternative schools are included; the most consistent way to verify current school lists is via the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) directories.

  • The most commonly referenced public districts serving communities in or near Calumet County include:
    • Brillion Public School District
    • Chilton School District
    • Hilbert School District
    • Kiel Area School District (serves parts of Manitowoc/Calumet area)
    • New Holstein School District
    • Stockbridge School District
    • Valders Area School District (serves parts of Manitowoc/Calumet area)
    • Kimberly Area School District (primarily Outagamie, includes area residents near the county line)
    • Kaukauna Area School District (primarily Outagamie, includes area residents near the county line)

For official, up‑to‑date school names/locations by district and accountability reporting, use the Wisconsin DPI School Directory and Report Cards: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).

Student–teacher ratios and graduation

  • Student–teacher ratio: District ratios vary; county‑level ratios are typically reported via aggregated education datasets (e.g., ACS/NCES compilations). For Calumet County, published ratios commonly fall in the mid‑teens (≈14–16 students per teacher) as a regional norm; this is a proxy range rather than a single county‑audited figure.
  • Graduation rates: Wisconsin publishes graduation rates at the district and high‑school level via DPI accountability/report cards rather than a single countywide “official” rate. District graduation rates in this part of Wisconsin are typically high (often around or above 90%), but the precise value depends on the district(s) and year. The authoritative source for the most recent year is the DPI report card system: Wisconsin School and District Report Cards.

Adult educational attainment (ages 25+)

County educational attainment is most consistently reported through the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS).

  • High school diploma or higher: Calumet County is well above 90% (ACS‑based typical county estimate).
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: Calumet County is commonly reported in the upper‑20% to low‑30% range (ACS‑based typical county estimate).

The authoritative dataset for the most recent ACS 5‑year period is the U.S. Census Bureau data portal: data.census.gov (table series commonly used: DP02 for education and S1501 for educational attainment).

Notable programs (STEM, CTE/vocational, AP/dual credit)

Program availability is primarily district‑specific, but the region’s public high schools commonly offer:

  • Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways (technical/industrial education, agriculture, business/marketing, family and consumer sciences), aligned with Wisconsin CTE standards and local employer needs.
  • Advanced Placement (AP) and/or dual‑credit options through partnerships with nearby higher‑education institutions (availability varies by district and year).
  • STEM coursework and applied learning (engineering/technology labs, computer applications), often embedded within CTE and science/math sequences.

District course handbooks and DPI district profiles are the most reliable confirmation sources.

School safety measures and counseling resources

Across Wisconsin districts, standard safety and student‑support measures typically include:

  • Controlled building access (secure entry/visitor sign‑in), emergency drills, and coordination with local law enforcement.
  • Student services teams providing school counseling, academic planning, and referrals; many districts also use school psychologists and social work supports, with depth varying by district size. Specific safety plans and staffing levels are published by districts; DPI maintains guidance and frameworks for student services and school safety: Wisconsin DPI School Safety and Wisconsin DPI Student Services (SSPW).

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent)

Local unemployment is tracked monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and state labor agencies.

  • Calumet County’s unemployment rate in the most recent year is best taken from the BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) series for county annual averages: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).
  • As a regional pattern, Calumet County generally records low unemployment relative to national averages, reflecting strong labor demand in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and regional services. (A single definitive percentage is not provided here because it depends on the latest finalized annual average in LAUS at time of access.)

Major industries and employment sectors

Industry mix is most consistently summarized through ACS “industry by occupation” and state workforce profiles. Calumet County’s economy aligns with the Fox Valley/Lake Winnebago region:

  • Manufacturing (notably durable goods and production supply chains in the broader Fox Valley)
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Retail trade
  • Educational services
  • Construction
  • Transportation and warehousing (regional logistics connections)
  • Agriculture remains visible in land use and some employment, though it is a smaller share of total jobs than services/manufacturing.

ACS industry distributions can be referenced on data.census.gov (commonly DP03 for economic characteristics).

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Occupational patterns typical for Calumet County and neighboring counties include:

  • Production occupations (manufacturing)
  • Office and administrative support
  • Sales and related
  • Transportation and material moving
  • Construction and extraction
  • Management and business operations
  • Healthcare practitioners/support

For the most recent occupational shares using ACS, use data.census.gov tables (often S2401 Occupation by Sex and DP03).

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

  • The county functions as both a residential area and an employment area tied to the Appleton–Fox Cities and Oshkosh labor markets.
  • Commuting mode: Predominantly drive‑alone commuting, with smaller shares of carpooling and limited transit coverage outside city/village cores (regional norm).
  • Mean travel time to work: Typically in the low‑to‑mid 20‑minute range for counties in this area; the definitive mean commute time is reported in ACS commuting tables (DP03) on data.census.gov.

Local employment vs out‑of‑county work

Calumet County residents commonly commute to employment centers in Outagamie (Appleton/Fox Cities) and Winnebago (Oshkosh) counties, while also working in local manufacturing, schools, healthcare, and construction. The most rigorous measurement uses LEHD/OnTheMap origin‑destination flows from the U.S. Census Bureau: OnTheMap (LEHD), which reports:

  • Share of residents working within the county versus outside the county
  • Primary destination counties and major job centers

(Percentages vary year to year and are best cited directly from the most recent OnTheMap extract.)

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership and rental share

Calumet County is a high‑homeownership market relative to many U.S. counties.

  • Homeownership rate: commonly reported around the low‑80% range (ACS‑based typical estimate for the county).
  • Rental share: correspondingly around the high‑teens to ~20%.

Authoritative tenure figures come from ACS housing tables at data.census.gov (often DP04).

Median property values and recent trends

  • Median owner‑occupied home value: ACS provides a county median; for Calumet County it is generally reported in the mid‑$200,000s to low‑$300,000s range in recent ACS periods (proxy range; the exact median depends on the latest ACS 5‑year release).
  • Trend: Like much of Wisconsin, the county experienced price appreciation from 2020–2022, followed by a slower pace of growth as mortgage rates rose; market tightness varies by community and housing type.

For the most recent county median and year‑over‑year context, ACS (DP04) and local Realtor/MLS summaries are typical references; ACS remains the consistent public benchmark.

Typical rent prices

  • Median gross rent: ACS‑based county medians in this region are commonly in the $900–$1,200/month range (proxy; actual median varies by the latest ACS period and the mix of units). The definitive median gross rent is available via ACS DP04 on data.census.gov.

Housing types and development pattern

Calumet County housing stock is dominated by:

  • Single‑family detached homes (majority of units), especially in smaller cities/villages and rural subdivisions
  • Rural lots/farm‑adjacent properties in township areas
  • Smaller multifamily buildings and apartment complexes concentrated in community centers (e.g., Chilton, Brillion, and village downtowns)

This pattern reflects a county with substantial rural land area and commuter access to the Fox Valley.

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools/amenities)

  • Chilton and Brillion function as local service hubs with closer proximity to schools, grocery/pharmacy services, parks, and municipal offices.
  • Village areas typically offer shorter trips to schools and community amenities, while rural housing provides larger lots and privacy with longer drive times to schools and services. Walkability and transit availability are limited outside compact downtown areas.

Property taxes (rate and typical homeowner cost)

Wisconsin property taxes are primarily driven by local levies (schools, municipalities, county, technical colleges) and equalized values, so rates vary by municipality within the county.

  • A commonly used summary measure is the effective property tax rate, which for Wisconsin communities often falls roughly in the 1.5%–2.5% of market value range (proxy range; municipal variation is significant).
  • A “typical homeowner cost” can be approximated by applying the effective rate to the county median home value (e.g., a ~$275,000 home at ~2.0% implies ~$5,500/year), but the definitive tax bill depends on the property’s assessed value and local mill rates.

For official levy and rate context, use the Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s local government and property tax resources: Wisconsin Department of Revenue — Property Tax.

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