Welcome to De Pere.com! Our city is located in Brown County, just south of Green Bay.
Our greatest geographic landmark is the Fox River, which splits the west side of town from the east side. The river provides many recreational opportunities for fishing, boating and water skiiing in the summer, and also ice fishing in the winter. The beautiful Fox River Trail runs right through our city, along the river and through Voyageur Park. The trail is a great resource for walking, hiking, roller-blading and cycling.
Our name, "De Pere", comes from the French term "Les Rapides des Pères" (the rapids of the fathers). In 1671, a group of French Jesuit priests, led by Father Claude Allouez, established a mission here. They gave it that name out of respect for the rough waters of the Fox River. Our bridge that connects the east and west sides of town is now called the Claude Allouez Bridge.
Although our city is split in half by the river, we constantly strive to live and exist as a single city, as we have officially been for over 120 years. Frequent references to places like "East De Pere" or "West De Pere" are simple attempts to offer a geographic frame of reference; there are no cities with such names. A common misunderstanding about our city is that we have three high schools; that's not true. Our two high schools are simply "De Pere High School" and "West De Pere High School." But frequently, many people (including official city publications) use the name "East De Pere High School" which causes many outsiders to think this is a third school. There is no such place as "East De Pere High School". There never has been.
De Pere has nine public schools, each serving various grades from kindergarten through 12, including two high schools and one county-run schoolwhich handles children with special needs. We also have three Catholic elementary-level schools. De Pere is also the home of St. Norbert College, a Catholic Liberal Arts and Sciences school, founded by Abbot Bernard Pennings and the Norbertine Community.. Over a dozen churches in De Pere serve residents of many faiths.
Whether you live or work here in De Pere, or you're just passing through on a visit, I hope you will enjoy our quaint little town on the river.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $168,893
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 22,736. De Pere covers 10.6 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 610 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 54115 - Area code: 920
Weather
De Pere, WI climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and extremely cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 10's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 81.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 7.10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 17 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at De Pere is 29.19 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 3.77 Inches.
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The river provides many recreational opportunities for fishing, boating and water skiiing in the summer, and also ice fishing in the winter. The beautiful Fox River Trail runs right through our city, along the river and through Voyageur Park. The trail is a great resource for walking, hiking, roller-blading and cycling.