Roads
The travelers of Green Bay use the major roadways I-43, US-141, and US-41. These roads create a loop around Green Bay, De Pere, and the Village of Howard.
Distances Between Towns/Cities
Two of the closest towns are De Pere and the Village of Howard. Both towns are less than 6 miles from the City of Green Bay. The major cities near Green Bay include Appleton that is approximately 26 miles away, Oshkosh that is roughly 43 miles from Green Bay, and Sheboygan that is close to 55 miles from the city.
Airports
The major airports closest to Green Bay include Austin Strauble International Airport and Outagamie County Regional Airport. Other public use airports in the Green Bay area are Foxair, Carter, and John Antonneau Memorial Airport.
Terrain
Green Bay is located at the head of the Bay of Green Bay and mouth of the Fox River. Green Bay has a land area of approximately 44 square miles and a water area of roughly 10.5 square miles. Within the boundaries of Green Bay are numerous water sources that provide fishing, boating, swimming, and more. Such places included Beaver Dam Creek, Duck Creek, Baird Creek, and Tilleman Bridge. Green Bay is in Brown County in Northeastern Wisconsin.
Population
The population of the City of Green Bay is close to 102,300. The population density of females to males is approximately 50.7% to 49.3% (2000 Census). In 1850 the town had a population of roughly 1,923.
Jobs
The major employment sectors for the City of Green Bay include manufacturing that employs roughly 21% of the work force population, education, health, and social services that have job opportunities employing close to 16.4% of the labor force, and retail trade that employs approximately 14% of the labor work force population.
The top employers throughout the Green Bay and Brown County area include Schneider National Incorporated, Bellin Health, and Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin.
The median household income for the residents of Green Bay is approximately $38,800 (2000 Census).
Colleges/Universities
In the City of Green Bay there are numerous colleges and universities to choose from. Schools include the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Northeast Wisconsin Technical Institute, Martins College of Cosmetology, and Bellin College of Nursing. Throughout the surrounding areas of Green Bay are a number of universities and colleges. Such colleges include Fox Valley Technical College at Appleton, Lakeland College, Concordia University-Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, and Moraine Park Technical College.
Housing
Green Bay has an abundance of housing options available. Included are single family homes of all sizes, land for development, and resort homes. Also available are multi-family homes, condos, town homes, and new homes.
The average house value in Green Bay is roughly $131,970 and the median rent price is averaging $440.
Parks/Sports/Recreation/Golf
The Joannes Sk8 Park is the largest outdoor poured concrete park in the state and has areas for beginning, intermediate, and advanced participants. The skateboarders and in-line skaters are recommended to bring their own helmet, knee and elbow pads, and shoes.
At Gander Mountain, the art of archery is taught to children starting at age 11 up to adults. The classes include instruction in archery equipment, aiming, sighting, shooting form, and safety. Each participant is given the opportunity to practice proper shooting forms daily at the Gander Mountain indoor range.
Heritage Hill State Historic Park is on close to 61 acres of land in Green Bay and consists of approximately 25 reconstructed, historic buildings. At the Heritage Hill Park you can experience the rich history of Northeastern Wisconsin.
Less than 30 miles from the City of Green Bay are recreational parks including High Cliff State Park, Pioneer Memorial County Park, Plamann County Park, and Point Beach State Forest.
Special Events
The Green Bay Farmers' Market held in Downtown Green Bay features over 80 vendors with fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, bakery items, honey, syrup, fresh and dried flowers, homemade crafts, meat, and much more. All vendors grow and produce the items that they sell at the market themselves.
The annual Pumpkin-Palooza on Broadway event allows you to purchase pumpkins at the pumpkin patch and enjoy the free hayrides. The children can take part in Halloween crafts and trick or treating while shopping the stores. Also at the event are Vintage cars, a petting zoo, and more. There is sure to be fun, food, and shopping that will please the whole family.
Interesting Facts
- The professional football team, the Green Bay Packers, has been based in the City of Green Bay The name Wisconsin means “gathering of the waters."
- Green Bay is the Brown County Seat.
- The professional football team, the Green Bay Packers, has been based in the City of Green Bay since 1919.
- The Port of Green Bay is a busy commercial port that handles large shipments of limestone, asphalt, salt, coal, and cement.