AppletonKS
A town of 939. Public schools that outperform most of Kansas.
What makes Appleton stand out
The thing Appleton does most differently from other towns.
939 people, and everyone knows the way
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Appleton’s report card
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The data
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Appleton’s public schools outperform 91% of Kansas districts
The public schools Appleton’s kids attend outperform 91% of Kansas’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneola Elem | PK–8 | 173 | A− |
| Minneola High | 9–12 | 71 | C− |
High risk, with wildfire at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, hot summers
Appleton has chilly winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
About one in six working residents works right in Appleton
Most working residents leave Appleton for work: only 16% work in town. The top destinations are Ashland (19%), Minneola (14%) and Dodge City (11%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Where working residents work
How healthy Appleton is
Appleton beats the Kansas average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
| What stands out | Appleton | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.3% | 11.2% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.9% | 8.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 8.1% |
0.8% of Appleton is conserved land
82 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
About Appleton
Township in Kansas, United States
Appleton Township is a township in Clark County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 912.
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- Population
- 912
- Area
- 244 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,539 ft