ZIP Code 53014

The first residents of Chilton were African-American former slave Moses Stanton and his Native-American wife, Catherine, who arrived in January 1845. The city formed around his saw mill and a grist mill a few years later. The village was originally called Stantonville. John Marygold bought the place in 1852 and called it "Chilington," referring to Chillington Hall in England. Because the middle ing in the name was accidentally omitted, the municipality was recorded as Chilton. An alternative explanation for the name is that it was a reference to a village called Chilton near Oxford, England. Chilton annexed the unincorporated community of Gravesville in the late twentieth century. Gravesville was founded 1849 by Leroy Graves and the community was named after him. By 1881 it was one of the largest communities in the county behind Chilton and Stockbridge. The population was 4,080 at the 2020 census. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female. It is located at 44°150N 88°931W (44.030745, -88.158704), along the South Branch of the Manitowoc River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.01 square miles (10.39 km²), of which, 3.97 square miles of land and 0.04 sq miles (0.10 km²) is water.

History

The first residents of Chilton were African-American former slave Moses Stanton and his Native-American wife, Catherine, who arrived in January 1845. The village was originally called Stantonville. John Marygold bought the place in 1852 and called it "Chilington," referring to Chillington Hall in England. The county seat was changed to Chilton in December 1853 and the county's first courthouse was built. Most Chilton residents in the 19th century had German heritage. Chilton annexed the unincorporated community of Gravesville in the late twentieth century. Gravesville was founded 1849 by Leroy Graves and the community was named after him. At its peak, the community had several general stores, a furniture factory, and a saw/planing mill. It also had a post office (as of 1876). By 1881 it was one of the largest communities in the county behind Chilton and Stockbridge. It had over 400 residents and it unsuccessfully vied for becoming the county seat. The community was annexed into Chilton by the city of Fond du Lac in the early 20th century. It is now a suburb of Milwaukee. The city has a population of over 100,000 and is home to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's football team, the Wisconsin Dells, and the Wisconsin Institute of Technology. The town's name is derived from a village called Chilton near Oxford, England. An alternative explanation for the name is that it was a reference to a village call Chilton.

Geography

Chilton is located at 44°150N 88°931W (44.030745, -88.158704), along the South Branch of the Manitowoc River.According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.01 square miles (10.39 km²) of which, 3.97 square miles is land and 0.04 sq miles (0.10km²) is water. Chilton is home to the Chilton High School, which was founded in 1883. The school was the first in the U.S. to offer a high school degree. It was also the first high school in the state of Wisconsin to offer an associate's degree in history. It is also the only high school that offers a bachelor's degree, having graduated with a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Chilton in 1998. The city's mascot is the "Chilton Bulldog" and the town's colors are blue and white. The town's motto is "The Town of Chilton", which means "the Town of the Bulldog". The town is also known as "The City of the Red River" and "The Red River Valley" for its scenic scenery. The Chilton Red River River flows through the city and is a major source of water for the town. The Red River runs through Chilton and the city's downtown area, and is known as the "Red River River" for being one of the few places in Wisconsin that has a river that runs through the center of the city.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 3,933 people, 1,687 households, and 1,027 families residing in the city. There were 1,606 housing units at an average density of 412.5 per square mile (159.3/km²) The racial makeup of the city was 98.49% White, 0.38% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American,0.24% Asian, and 0.19% from other races. The city's median income was $38,401, and the median income for a family was $51,581. The per capita income for the city is $19,778. About 4.9% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 6.2% ofThose over 65. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size is 2.99. The median age in theCity was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 98.6 males. ForEvery 100 females over the age of 18 and over there were 94.1 males. The population was 48.3% male and 51.7% female at the 2010 census. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the city's population will rise to 4,080 by the 2020 census. There are 1,512 households, out of which 27.7 percent have children under 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, and 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present.

Transportation

Primary routes to the city are Wisconsin Highway 57/Wisconsin Highway 32 to the north and southeast, and U.S. Route 151 to the east and west. Secondary routes are County Highway G to the south, County Highway F to the northwest, and County Highway Y to the northeast. The south branch of the Manitowoc River snakes through Chilton. Some of the river is navigable, but it is unused except for recreational canoeing. A widening of the lake called Lake Chilton has been used for ice skating in winter. The city is located on the Wisconsin River, which is a tributary of the Milwaukee River. It has a population of about 2,000 people, with most of its residents living in or near the city of Chilton, Wisconsin. It is located in the Wisconsin Dells region of the state, which are home to the Dells Dunes National Lakeshore and the Wisconsin Rapids Dunes Dunes. The Dells are a popular destination for kayaking and canoeing in the winter. It also has a lake, Lake Ch Milton, that is used as a recreational destination for ice-skating and other water activities. The town is located near the town of Waupun, Wisconsin, which has a large population of around 1,000. It was founded in 1881. The first post office was established in Chilton in 1883. The name Chilton was first used in 1882, when it was incorporated as a town. It became a city in 1894.

Education

Chilton's public schools are administered by the Chilton Public Schools. The district has one high school, Chilton High School, one elementary school, and one middle school. Chilton Area Catholic School is a private Roman Catholic grade school in the city. The city has a population of about 2,000 people. It is located in the central part of the county, near the town of Chilton. The town's population is about 1,200 people, according to the city's 2010 census. It has an estimated population of 2,200. The school district has a total enrollment of 1,400 people, including 1,000 students at the high school and 1,100 at the elementary school. The high school has one student body of 1.5 million. The elementary school has 1,300 students. The middle school has 2,500 students, including 500 at Chilton Middle School. The public school has 3,000 pupils, including 400 at the middle school and 2,300 at the Elementary School. It also has a few private schools, including one private Catholic school, which has a student population of around 1,500. The highest school in Chilton is Chilton Elementary, with 1,800 students. It was founded in 1881. The first high school was built in 1883. The current high school is built in the early 1900s, and was named after the town's founder, William Chilton, who was born in the town. The name Chilton was first used as a post-secondary school in 1882.

Healthcare

There are 5.3 primary care physicians per 100,000 population in Chilton compared to the statewide average of 75.6. Chilton is located in a primary care Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) qualifying the area as a medical desert. By 2035, Ch Milton is expected to have a 79.2% deficit in physicians, the third largest predicted deficit in Wisconsin. There are no behavior health physicians in Ch Milton. The hospital is a 25 bed critical access hospital. It is located on the shores of Lake Winnebago. It was built in the 1950s and is the oldest hospital in the state. It has been in the same family for more than 100 years. It opened its doors to the public in the 1970s and has been there ever since. It also has a medical center that opened in the 1990s. It's on the banks of the Wisconsin River and is located near the town of Chilton. It will be closed by the end of the year and will be replaced by a new hospital that will be built on the same site. The new hospital will have 25 beds and will open in the spring of 2015. The current hospital is on the lake and has a capacity of 25 beds. It opens in the summer of 2007 and is currently the only hospital on the water in the town. The town has a population of 2,000. It sits on the edge of the Waukesha River, which is the state's largest lake. The water is the only source of drinking water.

Notable businesses

Gravity Park USA, a motocross track, is located near Chilton. Kaytee, a bird seed producer, is headquartered in the town. Chilton has a population of about 1,000 people. The town is located on the Ohio River, which runs through the center of the city. It is located in the eastern part of the Ohio Valley, near the Ohio Turnpike and the Ohio State Line. The city's population is around 1,200 people, with the majority of its residents living in or near the town of Chilton, Ohio. The population of the town is approximately 1,100 people, which is the third highest in the state. It has an estimated population of 1,300 people, or 1.4% of the state's population. The village has a history of being home to a number of notable people, including John Wayne Gacy, who was born in Chilton and grew up in the area. It also has a long history of producing bird seed, which was first produced in the region in the 19th century. The Chilton area is home to the Chilton Bird Seed Company, which produces bird seed for use in the U.S. and around the world. It was founded in the early 20th century and is based in the city's downtown area. The company's headquarters are located in a building that dates back to the 18th century, and it is still in use today. It's also home to Chilton's first post office.

Radio stations

WKZY, 92.9 FM - Top 40/CHR; is licensed to Chilton. WMBE (now WLAK), 1530 AM - currently silent; formerly had studios in Chilton as a polka station. WKZy is a top 40 station; WLak is a Top 40 station. The station is currently silent. It was formerly known as "WMBE" and "WLAK" It is now known as 'WKKY' and 'WZY' It is currently a Top 10 station. It is also known as the 'Top 40' station and 'CHR' station. it is now a 'Top 10' station, 'CHR', and 'Top 20' it is not known if it is still a Top 20 station or not. It has been silent for some time. It used to be called "WKY-FM" and was a Top Ten station. Now it is known as WZY-TV. It also has a radio station, WKKQ, which is on the same frequency as WKQ. It airs Top 40 andCHR music. it also airs news and sports. It's also a "Top 10" station, with a news/talk format. it airs news, sports and talk programming. it broadcasts news, weather, traffic, traffic and weather reports. It does not broadcast news or sports. it has a news-talk channel, WZQ-FM, which airs on the radio.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin = 85. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 13. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 89. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Chilton = 3.1 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 4,080 individuals with a median age of 38.1 age the population dropped by -0.38% in Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 970.57 residents per square mile of area (374.74/km²). There are average 2.24 people per household in the 1,586 households with an average household income of $44,702 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 6.50% of the available work force and has dropped -3.24% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 27.02%. The number of physicians in Chilton per 100,000 population = 26.8.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Chilton = 30.8 inches and the annual snowfall = 43.6 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 106. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 189. 83 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 8.5 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 49, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin which are owned by the occupant = 61.83%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 42 years with median home cost = $112,360 and home appreciation of -0.43%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $19.57 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,429 per student. There are 15 students for each teacher in the school, 366 students for each Librarian and 389 students for each Counselor. 7.58% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 10.02% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 2.13% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).