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Suamico, WI

Suamico is a village in Brown County in the state of Wisconsin in the U.S. Suamico is part of the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area and contains the neighborhood community of Flintville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 59.42 square miles (153.90 km²), of which, 36.36 square miles (94.17 km²) of it is land and 23.06 square miles (59.73 km²) is water. Suamico is the largest "village" in the United States when both land area and water area are considered since about 38.8 percent of its area is officially water area, but it drops down to fifth place when only land area is considered (following Kronenwetter, Wisconsin; Caledonia, Wisconsin; Wellington, Florida; and Speculator, New York).

"The Indian name Oussuamigong, now spelled Suamico, has several disputed meanings. Father Chrysostom Verwyst explains the meaning as 'place of the yellow beaver.' Father Jones translates it as 'at the beaver's tale.' Rev. E.P. Wheeler of Ashland, whose study of the Wisconsin Indians has made him an authority, says it means 'yellow residence place.' It has also been accepted that it means 'point or tail of land,' or 'the beaver's tail,' which suits us best." It is believed the name comes from an Indian word meaning small or little beaver, although this has not been determined with certainty. The original settlement of Suamico was a small fishing community on Green Bay. Little evidence of it, apart from some small housing plots, remains.

Suamico is pronounced (swam ĭ kō). The name Suamico is believed to have come from the Menominee Indians which means: Mäte Sue'mako Tusi'niniu, "Great Sand Bar People," on the dunes at what is now called Big Suamico, on Green Bay. Other sources also indicate that the name stands for beaver tail, yellow beaver, or swan.

Big Suamico was the unofficial name for the river, township, and village called Suamico. It was used to distinguish themselves from the Little Suamico River and Township immediately north in Oconto County. The Suamico and Fort Howard Road was the first declared county road in Brown County laid out between Big Suamico and Fort Howard in 1849–1850. It followed a former Indian trail. The Suamico River flows generally eastward through Pittsfield and Suamico Townships into Green Bay.

Suamico was first established by the Legislature on August 2, 1848, from Howard. It was dropped when Oconto County was established on February 6, 1851. It was then re-established to its current size by the County Board on March 16, 1858. Suamico was an excellent farming country and raising stock was profitable. Industry of the 1850s and 1860s was milling and there were large sawmills along the Suamico River. The Suamico Post Office was established on July 20, 1857, with John Bruce as Postmaster. It was platted by John Bruce in 1873.

Health and wellness are paramount in Suamico, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Aurora Health Center is a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Suamico Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Suamico Fitness & Wellness and Pure Barre. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Suamico, such as the Sensiba Walking Trail and Reforestation Camp. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Suamico, WI are NEW Zoo & Adventure Park, Wequiock Falls, and Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve.

Population: 13,184 (2022). ZIP Code: 54173. Area code(s): 920. Area: 47.28 sq mi (122.5 km²). Elevation: 620 ft (189 m).

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Is Suamico, WI a good place to live?

Suamico is in Brown County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in Suamico offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Suamico, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Suamico and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Suamico are highly rated.

Is Suamico, WI expensive?

Suamico, Wisconsin's cost of living is 3% higher than the national average. Suamico's housing expenses are 30% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 5% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 6% lower than the national average.

What is the crime rate in Suamico, WI?

With a crime rate for both violent and property crime combined of 5 per 1,000 residents, the crime rate in Suamico is one of the lower rates in America among communities of all sizes (lower than 76% of America's communities). One's chance of becoming a victim of crime in Suamico is one in 216. Compared to communities within Wisconsin, Suamico‘s crime rate is lower than nearly 65% of the state's cities and towns.

Sources

Wikipedia - Suamico, Wisconsin

Village of Suamico 

Aurora Health Center

Suamico Parks and Recreation Department 

Suamico Fitness & Wellness 

Pure Barre

Sensiba Walking Trail 

Reforestation Camp

NEW Zoo & Adventure Park

Wequiock Falls

Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve

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Payscale

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