FrancisCreek, 2006
Francis Creek’s story
176 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2006.
- 1850Francis Creek is settled
Francis CreekWI
Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
681
2025 Census estimate · +3.7% since 2020
Median home value
$236K
Census ACS
Household income
$87K
median
Median age
58.5
years
Jobs based here
131
A commuter town
Is Francis Creek a good place to live?
Francis Creek’s age of the median resident is 58.5 years, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 42.1 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Only 4 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Francis Creek. The biggest park or preserve is Pla-More Park, at 29 acres. Francis Creek has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Francis Creek stand out
Where Francis Creek beats most towns.
Small town
681 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Francis Creek: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Francis Creek, and how to reach them.
PowerWisconsin Public Service17.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet8 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Francis Creek’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereVillage of Francis Creek ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2026
ZIP codes54214, 54220, 5424754214 67% · 54220 27% · 54247 6%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Francis Creek.
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Francis Creek is inland flooding, at a low overall level
Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in nearly four fifths of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 48% of Francis Creek’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 20% to cold waves. Households here have drawn federal disaster aid in 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2008.
21risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesHail
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Fewer of Francis Creek’s working residents work locally than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
Half commute less than 18 miles. Since 2013, Francis Creek has added 64 jobs, to 131 in 2023. The top destinations are Manitowoc (19%), Green Bay (6%) and Two Rivers (5%). The share of residents in Francis Creek who live below the poverty line: 4.9%.
1%work in town
| Francis Creek | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Francis Creek1%
Manitowoc19%
Green Bay6%
Two Rivers5%
Denmark4%
18 mi
median commute distance
131
jobs based in Francis Creek
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
The climate in Francis Creek brings snowy winters and pleasant summers
The midsummer high in Francis Creek is 80°F.
46″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–29°
Spring33–52°
Summer57–77°
Fall39–57°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Francis Creek is
Francis Creek tracks Wisconsin closely on all 32 CDC measures. 21% of Francis Creek adults binge drink. In Francis Creek, 28% of adults get no exercise outside work, and 39% have obesity.
| Francis Creek | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 26% | 25% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc County
7.3 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
1.7% of Francis Creek is conserved land
Count the trails in 2 parks and preserves and they come to 1.0 miles. For Francis Creek, the density of trails is 0.9 miles per square mile.
1.7%conserved
| Francis Creek | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.9 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1.7% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
1.7%
conserved · 12 of 723 acres
1.0 mi
of trails · 0.9 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pla-More Park | 0.3 mi | 29 |
| 2. Saint Anne's Park | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Housing
Francis Creek stands out in Wisconsin and nationally: the median rent there is lower
91% of households are owner-occupiers in Francis Creek.
$334Kmedian sale price
| Francis Creek | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 91% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $650 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 25 attractions →Lambeau Field and 16 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Francis Creek. Close and well known come first.
Big draw27 mi Stadium & arenaLambeau Field
36 mi LakeLake Winnebago
8 mi MuseumUSS Cobia
26 mi Stadium & arenaResch Center
25 mi MuseumNational Railroad Museum
16 mi Ancient siteRouse SimmonsSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Lambeau Field: JL1Row, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Winnebago: self, CC BY-SA 2.5 · USS Cobia: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Resch Center: User Royalbroil on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · National Railroad Museum: Dual Freq, CC BY 3.0 · Rouse Simmons: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Francis Creek
18pages on Francis Creek
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Francis Creek; the nearest are
Lakeshore Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Cleveland19.1 mi$4,844 in-state tuitionUniversity of Wisconsin-Green BayUniversity or college · Public · Green Bay24.9 mi$8,700 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Francis Creek residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Francis Creek for work
Where Francis Creek’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
131jobs based in Francis Creek
1%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Francis Creek
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Francis Creek is a village in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 659 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the town of Kossuth.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 732 ft
- ZIP code
- 54214
- Area code
- 920
Questions about Francis Creek
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Francis Creek, WI a good place to live?
Francis Creek has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.