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Economic Profile: Weyauwega, Wisconsin
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Transportation

Highways
U.S.H 10, State Highways 49 & 110 and County Highways AA, F, & X serve the city of Weyauwega.  It is located 4 hours from Chicago and 4.5 hours from Minneapolis/St.Paul.

Air Service
The City is served by the Waupaca Municipal Airport, a general aviation airport located 7 miles west of the city. It has lighted runways and is used for charter service and movement.  The nearest scheduled airport is the Outagamie County Airport located 28 miles southeast of Weyauwega, in Appleton.  Austin Straubel International Airport is located 60 miles northeast of the city, in Green Bay.

Railway Service
The City of Weyauwega is serviced by the Wisconsin Central Limited Railroad.

Water Transportation Facilities
The Port of Green Bay, a gateway port providing full shipping services and easy access to the Great Lakes, is located 60 miles northeast of Weyauwega.  It handles general, liquid and dry bulk cargo, as well as heavy industrial machinery and equipment.

Industry

Major Employers in Weyauwega
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Churny Company Inc. Taylor Cheese Corp.
Trega Foods Weyauwega Star Dairy
Larsen Cooperative Presto Products, Inc.
Pierce Refurbishment Center World Class Mfg. Co.

Industrial Sites
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Name Total Acres Occupied Acres Contact Person
Weyauwega Industrial Parks

110

45

Sheryl
(920) 867-2630

Government Services
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The City of Weyauwega has a mayor/council form of government.

Mayor - Don Morgan (920)867-2075 Sheryl Scheuermann - Administrator
(920)867-2630
Police Chief - Curt Field  Fire Chief - Jim Baehman
Assessor - Associated Appraisal  1-800-721-4157 Building Inspector - Bob Underberg
(715)258-2029

 

Alderpersons District/Phone No.
Jack Spierings
Jim Zandrow
One/(920)867-4272
One/(920)867-4396
Nick Gunderson
Amy DeSantis
Two/(920)407-1965
Two/(920)407-0850
Jerry Juve
Michael Kempf
Three/(920)867-3550
Three/(920)407-1955

 

Police and Fire Other
Police Department: 4 Full Time Personnel Fire Underwriters' Rating: 4
Fire Department: 27 Volunteer Firefighters The City provides standard city services.

Recreation
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The City of Weyauwega has a total of 4 park and recreation areas, including a 12-acre community park which contains an outdoor swimming pool.  A scenic, 9-hole golf course is located just southwest of the city. Lake Weyauwega, located on the northeast side of the city, offers a wide range of seasonal activities.  This lake is part of the Waupaca county recreational water system that has over 240 lakes, 79 rivers and 35 trout streams.

Health

Weyauwega has its own medical clinic, and uses the services of two hospitals within 12 miles of the city, Waupaca Riverside Hospital and the New London Family Medical Center.  Major health care facilities within 50 miles are located in Appleton, Neenah, and Stevens Point.

Population

Year Number Percent Change
1990 1,665  
2000 1,806 +8.5%

2000 Census Population & Housing Data

Housing

Unit Information 2000  
Total Units 763
Owner Occupied 521
Median Value $77,600
Vacancy Rate 2.1%
Renter Occupied 199
Median Rent $463
Vacancy Rate 5.7%

Income

1999 Median Household Income  
City of Weyauwega $34,556
Waupaca County $40,910
State of Wisconsin $43,791

2000 Census Income & Employment Data

Education

Number of Schools in District  
High Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
Elementary Schools 1
Private Elementary 1

2000 Census Education & Ancestry Data

Other Educational Facilities Near Weyauwega

bulletUniversity of Wisconsin, Green Bay, Oshkosh, Menasha and Stevens Point
bulletSt. Norbert College, De Pere
bulletLawrence University, Appleton
bulletFox Valley Technical College, Clintonville and Appleton

Utilities

Electric Power & Natural Gas
we energies
Appleton, WI 54912
(800) 842-4565

Water
City of Weyauwega Utility
Source: 3 Wells
Pumping Capacity: 1.7 million gallons per day
Average Daily Consumption: .582 million gallons per day
Rate Information: City Clerk (920) 867-2630

Sanitary Sewerage
City of Weyauwega Utility
Average Annual Hydraulic Loading: 417,000 gallons per day
Average Hydraulic Design Capacity: 508,000 gallons per day
Rate Information: City Clerk (920) 867-2630

Solid Waste
The City of Weyauwega contracts for residential customers for refuse collection.  Commercial and industrial users contract with a private hauler. For general information contact the City Clerk at (920) 867-2630.

Telephone & Internet Service
CenturyTel
120 West Main Street
Weyauwega, WI 54983
(920) 867-2111

Contacts

Local Contacts
City of Weyauwega
109 East Main Street
Weyauwega, WI 54983
(920) 867-2630
Email: Sheryl

Waupaca County Economic Development Corp.
David Thiel, Executive Director
N3512 Dawn Drive
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-1582
Email:  Dave

Weyauwega Area Chamber Of Commerce
P.O. Box 531
Weyauwega, WI  54983
(920) 867-2500
Email: Chamber
Web: Weyauwega Chamber Of Commerce

State Contacts
Wisconsin Department of Commerce
Area Development Manager - Deb Clements
2400 Post Road
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 344-1381
E-Mail: Deb