Roads
The major roadways used by those who travel to and from De Pere include Highway 32, I-43, US-141, and US-41. These roads create a loop around De Pere, Green Bay, and the Village of Howard.
Distances Between Towns/Cities
The major cities of Green Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh, and Sheboygan are less than 55 miles from De Pere. The Village of Howard is approximately 7 miles away.
Airports
The major airports closest to De Pere include Outgamie County Regional Airport and Austin Strauble International Airport. Approximately 48 miles away is Wittman Regional Airport. Other public use airports in the Green Bay area are Carter, John Antonneau Memorial Airport, and Foxair.
Terrain
The City of De Pere has a land area of approximately 11 square miles. Inside the city are water sources such as Ashwaubenon Creek, Bower Creek, Dutchman Creek, and Hemlock Creek. Also included are Jones Point, Little Kaukauna Dam, and De Pere Dam.
The biggest geographical feature in the City of De Pere is the Fox River. The river splits the city in half, west on one side and east on the other.
Population
The population of De Pere is roughly 20,560. In 2000, the estimation of population for the year 2002 was close to 21,640 (2000 Census).
Jobs
The major employment sectors for the City of De Pere include social services, education, and health that employ roughly 23.5% of the work force population. Also included are manufacturing and retail trade that supplies job opportunities to approximately 31% of the labor work force.
Major employers throughout the De Pere area include Humana, Shopko Incorporated, and Proctor & Gambel Products.
The median household income for the residents and workers in the City of De Pere is roughly $50,280 (2000 Census).
Colleges/Universities
In De Pere is Saint Norbert College. Less than 30 miles away are Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, and Fox Valley Technical College at Appleton. Approximately 40 to 60 miles from the City of De Pere are Moraine Park Technical College, Lakeland College, Concordia University-Wisconsin, and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.
Housing
The City of De Pere has various housing options to suite all styles of living. Throughout the city are homes of all sizes, town houses, and condos. Also available are river front homes, land for development, newer model homes, multi and single family homes.
The average house value in De Pere is approximately $159,900.
Interesting Facts
The site of De Pere was once known as Rapides Des Pères, translated to “rapids of the fathers”.
The City of De Pere was the home-town of 1973 Miss America, Terry Anne Meeuwsen.
Parks/Sports/Recreation/Golf
The De Pere Ice Center is an ice rink used by the De Pere Youth Hockey, De Pere Figure Skating Club, De Pere Deacons, and the Green Knights. The ice center has a state-of-the-art locker room facility, seats approximately 850 people, with standing room for about another 200, and houses a rink that is close to 85' x 200'.
Legion Park in the City of De Pere has numerous recreational activities available. Included are a baseball/softball field, basketball court, hockey, and skating. Also available for the outdoors type of individual is a tennis court, volleyball court, swimming pool, playground, and area for picnicking.
The VFW Park in De Pere offers various outdoor activities for the sport enthusiast. Activities include baseball/softball, hockey, skating, basketball, tennis, and volleyball. Also available is a soccer field, swimming pool, playground for the children, and a picnic area.
The Hilly Haven Golf Course is an 18 hole, public golf course. The course has features including challenging terrain and water hazards on several holes. Hilly Haven holds tournaments and classes throughout the season and offers a spot in the lounge to relax after an enjoyable round out on the course.
Special Events
Celebrate De Pere is a huge Memorial Day bash that draws an abundant amount of people into the quaint city of De Pere. There are friendly family events that include outdoor games, sporting events—both competitive and non-competitive, fireworks, and live music.
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