Apple Creek Mill · Library of Congress
Appleton’s story
156 years in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
- 1870Appleton is settled
AppletonMO
A town of 1,221, settled in 1870. Healthier than 88% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,221
−8.4% since 2010
Typical home
$174K
−6.1% in a year
Household income
$49K
median
Median age
39.7
years
Jobs based here
497
Balanced
What makes Appleton stand out
The 3 things Appleton does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,221 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Weather
Forecast →79°
Mostly Cloudy
H 87° · L 68°
Local news
All →Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Appleton. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
Appleton beats the Missouri average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Missouri
1 better19 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Appleton | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.3% | 77.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.7% | 8% |
Ellett Memorial Hospital
3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
30th
percentile among MO towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
Appleton’s public schools outperform 19% of Missouri districts
The public schools Appleton’s kids attend trail 81% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
C−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton City Elem. | PK–6 | 161 | C− |
| Appleton City High | 7–12 | 170 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MO on state testsAll 2 schools →
Housing
A typical Appleton home is worth about $174K
The typical Appleton home is worth about $174,000, down 6.1% in a year, 35% below the Missouri typical home.
$174KZillow home value
Typical home value
Appleton$174K
Missouri$268K
−6.1%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Appleton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
10″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–44°
Spring45–67°
Summer66–87°
Fall46–69°
Oct 29
typical first frost
Apr 7
typical last frost
+0.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in eight working residents works right in Appleton
Most working residents leave Appleton for work: only 12% work in town. The top destinations are Clinton (16%), Springfield (5%) and Butler (4%). Half commute less than 33 miles.
12%work in town
Where working residents work
In Appleton12%
Clinton16%
Springfield5%
Butler4%
Lowry City3%
33 mi
median commute distance
497
jobs based in Appleton
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.
61risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtCold waves
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Safety
Crime reported in Appleton
Appleton's reported crime rate is well below Missouri's. No violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Appleton0
Missouri4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Appleton0
Missouri16.9
U.S.15.5
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Famous people from Appleton
5 notable people were born in Appleton.
About Appleton
City in St. Clair County, Missouri, United States
Appleton City is a city in St. Clair County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,032 as of the 2020 census. It is the most populous city in St. Clair County.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1870
- Population
- 1,032
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 876 ft
- ZIP code
- 64724
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