AppletonMinnesota
Appleton is a small city in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. Its population was 1,392 at the 2020 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Appleton
Set in the western part of Minnesota, Appleton is a small town with an estimated population of 1,352.
Officially, Appleton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.89 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 715 residents per square mile.
What Makes Appleton Unique
- Positioned in western Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Appleton
- Appleton Area Recreational Park reviews ★
- Lac Qui Parle Wildlife Management Area Main Unit · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Shible Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Appleton
- Appleton-Milan Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Appleton Area Health · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.