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Economic
Profile: New London, Wisconsin
For More Information About New London, Visit Our Web
Site: City Of New London
Transportation
Highways
U.S. Highway 45, State Highway 54,
and County Highways D, S & X serve the City of New London. It is located 4.5
hours from Chicago and 5.5 hours from Minneapolis/St.Paul.
Air Service
The nearest scheduled airport is
the Outagamie County Regional Airport, located 15 miles southeast of New London, in
Appleton. Austin Straubel International Airport is located 40 miles northeast of
the city, in Green Bay.
Railroad
The City of New London is serviced
by the Wisconsin Central Limited Railroad.
Public Transit
New London is served by the
intercity bus service, Lamers Bus Lines, Inc.
Water Transportation Facilities
The Port of Green Bay, a gateway
port providing full shipping services and easy access to the Great Lakes, is located 40
miles northeast of New London. It handles general, liquid and dry bulk cargo, as
well as heavy industrial machinery and equipment.
Trucking
There are 33 trucking and
warehousing establishments in Waupaca County.
Manufacturing
Major Manufacturing Employers in New
London
| Sara Lee/Hillshire Farm |
Curwood, Inc. |
| Wolf River Lumber |
Steel King |
| Titan Industries |
New London Engineering |
| Saputo Cheese |
Piping Systems |
| Centracor, Inc. |
PalletOne |
Industrial Sites
| Name |
Total Acres |
Occupied Acres |
Contact Person |
| Beckert Industrial Park |
50 |
42 |
City Administrator
(920)982-8502 |
| Lyons Industrial Park |
60 |
55 |
City Administrator
(920)982-8502 |
| Tews Industrial Park |
105 |
95 |
City Administrator
(920)982-8502 |
| Northeast Industrial Park |
110 |
10 |
City Administrator
(920)982-8502 |
Government Services
The City of New London has a mayor/council/administrator form of government.
| Police and Fire |
Other |
| Police Department: 17 Full Time Personnel |
Fire Underwriters' Rating: 5 |
| Fire Department: 30 Volunteer Firefighters |
The City provides standard city services. |
Recreation
A full-time Director and
over 70 employees provide a full array of adult and youth programs. Facilities of note
include an Olympic-sized indoor pool, a 120 acre city park, and over 2000 acres dedicated
to the naturalist. Boat facilities along the Wolf River provide access for fishing
enthusiasts from around the world. Scenic boat tours utilize New London as a destination
because it is the most northern navigable point on the River.
Health
The City of New London has a full-service hospital, two
medical clinics, and four dental and chiropractic offices. Major health care
facilities within 40 miles are located in Appleton, Neenah, and Green Bay.
Population
| Year |
Number |
Percent Change |
| 1990 |
6,658 |
-------- |
| 2000 |
7,085 |
+6.4% |
2000
Census Population & Housing Data
Housing
| Unit Information 2000 |
|
| Total Units |
3045 |
| Owner Occupied |
1811 |
| Median Value |
$83,600 |
| Vacancy Rate |
0.9% |
| Renter Occupied |
1,083 |
| Median Rent |
$449 |
| Vacancy Rate |
7.8% |
Income
| 1999 Median Household Income |
|
| City of New London |
$37,491 |
| Waupaca County |
$40,910 |
| State of Wisconsin |
$43,791 |
2000
Census Income & Employment Data
Education
| Number of Schools in District |
|
| High Schools |
1 |
| Middle Schools |
1 |
| Elementary Schools |
4 |
| Private Elementary Schools |
3 |
2000
Census Education & Ancestry Data
Other Educational Facilities Near New London
 | University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, Oshkosh, and Menasha |
| St. Norbert College, De Pere |
| Lawrence University, Appleton |
| Fox Valley Technical College, New London and Appleton |
Utilities
Electric Power
City of New London
Rate Information: Contact Utility Office at (920) 982-8516
Water
City of New London
Source: 6 Wells
Pumping Capacity: 3.4 million gallons per day
Average Daily Consumption: 1.8 million gallons per day
Rate Information: Contact Utility Office at (920) 982-8516
Solid Waste
Commercial and residential
customers contract privately with solid waste disposal companies.
Sanitary Sewerage
City of New London
Average Annual Hydraulic Load: 1 million gallons per day
Average Design Capacity: 2 million gallons per day
Rate Information: Contact City Clerk at (920) 982-8500
Telephone
Ameritech
722 N. Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(800) 660-3000
Natural Gas
we energies
P.O. Box 70474
Milwaukee, WI 53270-0474
(800) 242-4035
Contacts
Local Contacts
City of New London
Kent Hager, City Administrator
215 N. Shawano St.
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-8502
E-Mail: Kent
Waupaca County Economic Development Corp.
David Thiel, Executive Director
N3512 Dawn Drive
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-1582
E-Mail: Dave
New London Area Chamber Of Commerce
Laurie Shaw, Executive Director
301 E. Beacon Avenue
New London, WI 54961
(920) 982-5822
Email: Laurie
State Contacts
Wisconsin Department
of Commerce
Area Development Manager - Deb Clements
2400 Post Road
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 344-1381
E-Mail: Deb
Forward Wisconsin, Inc.
201 W. Washington Ave., Suite 500
Madison, WI 53703
(800) 669-1190
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