GrandChuteWisconsinCityHall, 2006
Grand Chute’s story
177 years in pictures
Census counts: 18,392 in 2000, 23,831 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1955 on.
- 1849Grand Chute is settled
Photo: RyanRetza · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
24,579
2025 Census estimate · +3.2% since 2020
Typical home
$466K
+5.2% in a year
Household income
$78K
median
Median age
39.2
years
Jobs based here
24,848
A job hub
TownGrade
B−
#267 of 357 in WI
Is Grand Chute a good place to live?
Grand Chute's standout: natural-hazard risk is low. Overall it grades B−, 267th among Wisconsin's 357 graded towns. The median household earns $78K and it is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns. Its weakest subject is safety: it reports more crime per resident than 90% of U.S. towns, including 56 violent crimes reported to the FBI in 2025. Grand Chute’s property crime rate is 32.7 per 1,000 residents, above both Wisconsin’s towns (6.3) and U.S. towns (9.9). Grand Chute is home to Fox Valley Technical College. Grand Chute is more walkable than 71% of U.S. towns.
What makes Grand Chute stand out
Where Grand Chute beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
Natural hazardsA+
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here24,848
Residents who work11,672
Work
2.1 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 94% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
Crimes reported to police
20231,188
2025873
Worth knowing · SafetyD
But reported crime fell 27% since 2023
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
College town
Fox Valley Technical College calls Grand Chute home
College Scorecard · IPEDS
How Grand Chute grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Grand Chute is from typical.
Its grades run from A+ for hazard risk (better than 99% of comparable towns) to D for safety (better than 10%), so the B− overall blends very different results.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 2% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA+Open →SafetyDOpen →Jobs & incomeAOpen →HealthThedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton 3.1 miles awayA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.1 of 20; 4.6% of households have no car; 2.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →SchoolsCOpen →Cost of livingC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors4% conserved landB+Open →History2 notable people born hereCOpen →Civic life3.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Grand Chute: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Grand Chute, and how to reach them.
PowerWe Energies20.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterGrand Chute Tn San Dist 1 water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
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 hereTown of Grand Chute ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2026
ZIP codes54914, 54913, 5491154914 59% · 54913 33% · 54911 8%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 Grand Chute.
Grand Chute draws workers from Appleton and beyond, but it reports property crime at 3 times the Wisconsin rate.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
About one in seven working residents works right in Grand Chute
24,848 jobs are based in Grand Chute, 2.1 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in.
Most working residents leave Grand Chute for work: only 15% work in town. Grand Chute’s average trip to work is 18 minutes. Jobs based in Grand Chute grew to 24,848 in 2023, 3,137 more than in 2013.
15%work in town
| Grand Chute | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 15% | 8.2% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $78,000 | $88,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Grand Chute15%
Appleton21%
Fox Crossing6%
Neenah6%
Oshkosh5%
6 mi
median commute distance
24,848
jobs based in Grand Chute
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 71% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsC
Grand Chute’s public schools trail 66% of Wisconsin districts
Its public schools are run by the Appleton Area School District. Two of its 5 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Wisconsin Connections Academy, with 743 students.
34%of WI districts it outscoresCSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houdini ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 501 | B+ |
| Freedomproject Academy PrivateLargest high schoolGrades K–12 | Grades K–12 | 972 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A+
Grand Chute faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 98% of U.S. communities. Since 2001, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Grand Chute.
2risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
3
paid flood claims since 2001
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SafetyD
Grand Chute earns a D for safety
Property crime runs at 32.7 per 1,000 residents, 3 times the Wisconsin rate, most of it theft. Reported crimes fell from 1,188 to 873 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
Grand Chute reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 90% report less. The violent crime rate in Grand Chute is 2.2 per 1,000 residents.
10%of U.S. towns report more crimeDSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Grand Chute2.2
Wisconsin2.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Grand Chute32.7
Wisconsin10.3
U.S.15.5
10th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
2nd
percentile among WI towns
56
violent crimes reported in 2025
817
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
OutdoorsB+
Grand Chute has set aside 4.1% of its land for conservation
12 miles of trail in 12 parks and preserves. The biggest place to walk is Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve, 706 acres with 6.3 miles of trail.
#125for trails in WI
| Grand Chute | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.5 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 4.1% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
4.1%
conserved · 581 of 14,262 acres
12 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve | 6.3 mi | 706 |
| 2. Prairie Hill Park | 1.2 mi | 27 |
| 3. Arrowhead Park | 0.6 mi | 17 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthA−
Grand Chute earns an A− for health
22% of adults binge drink in Grand Chute. Grand Chute beats the Wisconsin average on 14 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 31% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Grand Chute.
82%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Grand Chute | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 20% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
14 better18 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Grand Chute | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9% | 12.1% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.4% | 9.9% |
Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton
3.1 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
81st
percentile among WI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade C+
Homes in Grand Chute are worth about $466K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Grand Chute home is worth about $466,000, up 5.2% in a year, 38% above the Wisconsin typical home. 51% of Grand Chute households own their home.
$466KZillow home value
| Grand Chute | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 51% | 74% | 73% |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent | 38% | 39% | 48% |
Typical home value
Grand Chute$466K
Wisconsin$337K
+5.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Grand Chute
Grand Chute has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 81°, January nights drop to 10° and about 49 inches of snow falls in a winter.
49″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter13–29°
Spring34–54°
Summer58–79°
Fall39–58°
Oct 6
typical first frost
May 4
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
An age mix much like Wisconsin’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Wisconsin average. Grand Chute has grown 3.2% since 2020, to 24,579 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 35% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
39.2median age · WI 40.2
| Grand Chute | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 19% | 21% | 22% |
| Median age | 39.2 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 35% | 32% | 29% |
Grand ChuteWisconsinUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school29%
Some college18%
Associate’s14%
Bachelor’s25%
Graduate10%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±1.8 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women. Median age: women 39.8, men 38.8.
| Grand Chute | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.9% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.9% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.6% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.6% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.8% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.2% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.8% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.2% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.3% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.6% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.2% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.4% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.8% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.8% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Nearby attractions
All 22 attractions →Lambeau Field and 14 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Grand Chute. Close and well known come first.
Big draw24 mi Stadium & arenaLambeau Field
19 mi LakeLake Winnebago
24 mi Stadium & arenaResch Center
24 mi MuseumNational Railroad Museum
29 mi Theme parkBay Beach Amusement Park
3 mi MuseumThe History Museum at the CastleSources: 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 · Resch Center: User Royalbroil on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · National Railroad Museum: Dual Freq, CC BY 3.0 · Bay Beach Amusement Park: Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The History Museum at the Castle: Sirala at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Grand Chute
20pages on Grand Chute
The big questions
SchoolsCBehind 66% of WI districts · 5 schoolsSafetyD2.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA−Better than WI on 14 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC+$466K typical home · up 5.2% in a yearWork & commuteA$78K median household income · 24,848 jobs hereNatural hazardsA+FEMA risk higher than 2% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Grand Chute
Fox Valley Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Grand ChuteIn town$5,040 in-state tuitionLawrence UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Appleton3.5 mi$56,982 tuition
About 6 of every 100 Grand Chute residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Wisconsin.
A growing town
Grand Chute has grown 18% since 2010
20,919 counted in 2010 and 23,831 in 2020; an estimated 24,579 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
About Grand Chute
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Grand Chute (French: great fall or "large rapids") is a town in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 23,831 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Appleton metropolitan area. The unincorporated community of Apple Creek is partially located in the town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1849
- Area
- 25 sq mi
- Elevation
- 791 ft
- Area code
- 920
Grand Chute’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Grand Chute.
All 5 graded towns on its borders grade higher than its B−; Appleton (B+) is closest.
AppletonLittle ChuteGreenvilleFox CrossingCenterVandenbroekFreedomGrand Chute
How the neighbors grade
| Town | WI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Chute | #267 | B− | C+ | D | C | A− |
| Appleton | #168 | B+ | B+ | C+ | C | B+ |
| Little Chute | #21 | A+ | B+ | — | A− | B+ |
| Greenville | — | — | A− | — | A− | — |
| Fox Crossing | #120 | A− | C+ | A− | A− | B |
| Center | #38 | A | B− | — | A− | A− |
| Vandenbroek | — | — | B | — | A− | B+ |
| Freedom | #26 | A | B+ | — | B | A− |
Vandenbroek has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Little Chute, Greenville, Center, Vandenbroek and Freedom report no FBI crime data of their own. Greenville isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Grand Chute with a neighbor →
Questions about Grand Chute
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Grand Chute, WI a good place to live?
Grand Chute grades B− overall, better than 48% of U.S. towns and #267 of 357 in Wisconsin. It grades A− for health, D for safety and C for schools. Safety is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Grand Chute, WI expensive?
That is 5.4 years of the area's median household income ($85,825 across the Appleton, WI metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.
What is Grand Chute, WI known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Joseph McCarthy and George J. Schneider.