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Little Chute.
About
Life in Little Chute
Little Chute is a community of 11,930 people in Wisconsin. The median household income is $87,538, median rent runs about $1,141 per month, and median home values are around $245,800. Unemployment is low at 2.9%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Little Chute at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Foreign-Born
2.2%
Broadband Internet
93.0%
of households
Population Growth
+1.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Little Chute: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Little Chute, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (46.9%), and 2.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.4%
of residents
65 and Older
14.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.3%
of households
Married Couples
45.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.34
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% above WI average
Rent, home values, and income in Little Chute
In Little Chute, rent runs 6% above the WI average, and home values are 8% below the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
24.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
10.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,399
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $304,735 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WI
Unemployment in Little Chute
Unemployment in Outagamie County, which includes Little Chute, is close to the WI average.
Unemployment rate
Little Chute: Outagamie County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Outagamie County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Little Chute Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.3 min avg
How Little Chute residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Little Chute, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 78% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Appleton International Airport (ATW)
Small hub629k passengers boarded in 2025
- 94 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 86% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office, which covers Little Chute, runs 86% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
46.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
333.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Outagamie County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
79.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Outagamie County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Outagamie County, which includes Little Chute, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 9 | Winter Storm | $579,000 |
| 2023 | 9 | Drought | None reported |
| 2022 | 8 | Hail | None reported |
| 2021 | 10 | Hail | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,000 |
| 2019 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $157,500 |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $263,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Outagamie County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Outagamie County, which includes Little Chute, is typically good — 264 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
264
per year
Moderate Days
92
per year
Unhealthy Days
6
per year
Outagamie County, county-wide
Climate79°F summers, 13°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Little Chute has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and very cold winters (avg low 13°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
54°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
28°/13°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.2"
Annual Snowfall
49.4"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
157
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 10°F | 1.36" |
| Feb | 29°F | 12°F | 1.13" |
| Mar | 41°F | 22°F | 1.92" |
| Apr | 54°F | 34°F | 3.24" |
| May | 67°F | 46°F | 3.64" |
| Jun | 77°F | 57°F | 4.65" |
| Jul | 82°F | 61°F | 3.78" |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 3.58" |
| Sep | 72°F | 51°F | 3.18" |
| Oct | 58°F | 39°F | 2.84" |
| Nov | 43°F | 28°F | 2.07" |
| Dec | 31°F | 17°F | 1.76" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Little Chute
Uninsured
3.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Little Chute's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Appleton
Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St Elizabeth Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Appleton
Thedacare Regional Med Ctr - Neenah
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.7 mi away · Neenah
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Little Chute
Little Chute's student/teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 28.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Little Chute (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,396 students · in-state tuition $58,794 · 78% graduate · median earnings $59,025 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 65 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Little Chute
Little Chute has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Ice Age National Scenic Trail (65 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
65 mi awayPublic Libraries in Little Chute
Little Chute Public Library
625 Grand Ave., Little Chute
Cities Near Little Chute
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Little Chute FAQ
Is Little Chute, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Little Chute's median rent is $1,150/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $87,538/year. Median home value is $245,800.
Is Little Chute, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Little Chute is policed by the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 47 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 334 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Little Chute, Wisconsin?⌄
Outagamie County, which includes Little Chute, has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Little Chute, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Little Chute is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,150/month and median household income is $87,538/year. The median home value is $245,800. About 24% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Little Chute, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Little Chute is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from