Waupaca County

What Waupaca County does

Waupaca County is a political subdivision of the State of Wisconsin, established by the State Legislature on February 17, 1851, that administers local government services across approximately 760 square miles encompassing 22 townships, six cities, and six villages. The county seat is Waupaca, and the entity is governed by an elected County Board of Supervisors serving two-year terms. Waupaca County delivers mandated public services through multiple departments including the Sheriff's Office, Circuit Court (three branches), Human Services, Public Health, Highway Department, Land Information, Parks & Recreation, Register of Deeds, County Clerk, County Treasurer, and Emergency Management.

The county's core technology infrastructure centers on an Enterprise GIS database containing over 348 layers of spatial data for land records, emergency response, zoning, surveying, forestry, and conservation, available 24/7 through web mapping applications. The RecordEASE system provides online property records access, document recording, and imaging with credit card payment capabilities. A 24/7 online portal enables tax payments, permit applications, and various service transactions. The Property Watch service offers free fraud notifications on property records. The IT department maintains network and cybersecurity infrastructure alongside standard administrative systems.

Waupaca County's revenue model relies primarily on property taxes supplemented by state-shared taxes, state and federal aids, service fees, and court fees and fines. Service fees include boat launch passes ($25 in-county, $35 out-of-county), Processing & Transfer Facility tipping fees ($95/ton), cremation permits ($196), passport photos ($17), and various permit and licensing fees. The county serves three primary customer segments: residents (elections, property records, tax payments, public safety, human services), local businesses (licensing, zoning permits, solid waste, procurement), and visitors (parks, trails, boat launches, recreation). Distribution occurs through in-person service centers at the courthouse, Law Enforcement Center, Human Services office, Highway Department, and through 24/7 online self-service channels. The county maintains active social media presence across 11+ Facebook pages, YouTube for County Board meeting broadcasts, and an e-notify email alert system.

Name

Waupaca County

Legal name

Waupaca County

Website

https://waupacacounty-wi.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1851

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Waupaca County is a Wisconsin county government entity, established in 1851, that administers mandated local public services including courts, law enforcement, public health, human services, land information, and parks across 760 square miles and 22 townships for approximately 52,000 residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Administration

NAICS

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Administration of Public Health Programs (923120), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615), Police Protection (922120), Courts (922110), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Property records management
• Public safety administration
• Land information systems
• Public health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Waupaca

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: County government relies heavily on property taxes as primary revenue source for financing county government activities including Sheriff's Department, which is financed mainly by county general revenues including shared taxes and local property taxes.
2. State-Shared Taxes: State-shared taxes and a variety of state and federal aids to finance county government activities. For some services like mental health, state aids reimburse most of the money.
3. Service Fees: Various fees collected including tax payments, boat launch passes ($25 in-county, $35 out-of-county), Processing & Transfer Facility tipping fees ($95/ton), cremation permits ($196), passport photos ($17 each), and various permit fees.
4. Court Fees and Fines: Revenue from Clerk of Courts including fines, fees, and court-related payments processed through Wisconsin Circuit Court Access system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Waupaca County administers mandated local government services across public safety (Sheriff, Emergency Management), courts (Circuit Court, Clerk of Courts, District Attorney), health and human services (Public Health, DHHS, Veterans), land information (GIS, Register of Deeds), planning and zoning, parks and recreation, and transportation (Highway Department). Services are delivered through physical offices, online portals, and community outreach, funded primarily by property taxes, state-shared revenues, and various service fees.

Product overview

Waupaca County is a local government entity in Wisconsin that provides public services to residents, businesses, and visitors. The county offers a wide range of government services organized by department, including administration, public safety (Sheriff's Office, Emergency Management), health and human services, land information and GIS mapping, planning and zoning, parks and recreation, transportation, and general government functions. Services are delivered through physical offices, online portals, and in-person interactions rather than as a unified software product or platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RecordEASE Online Property Records Online property records access system for document recording, imaging, and 24/7 land records searching. Users can purchase document images with credit card, set up escrow accounts, or subscribe for regular access. Targeted at residents, businesses, and title searchers needing real estate records.
• Enterprise GIS and Web Mapping Applications Enterprise GIS database with 348 layers of spatial information for land records, emergency response, zoning, surveying, forestry, and conservation. Information available 24/7 through web mapping applications. Targeted at residents, businesses, surveyors, and emergency responders.
• Boat Launch Passes Annual boat launch passes for accessing county boat launch facilities. $25 for in-county residents and $35 for out-of-county residents. Targeted at boaters and visitors.
• State Trail Passes Annual state trail passes for Tomorrow River State Trail, $25 each with no charge for under 16. $17.50 supports Waupaca County's work on the trail. Targeted at trail users and visitors.
• Processing & Transfer Facility (Solid Waste Services) Solid waste and recycling services including tipping fees at the Processing & Transfer Facility. $95.00 per ton with a $20.00 minimum charge for up to 400 lbs; additional $20 fee for unsecured loads. Targeted at residents and businesses generating waste.
• Cremation Permit Cremation permit issued by the Medical Examiner's office at a fee of $196.00 (as of 2026). Targeted at funeral homes and families arranging cremation.
• Passport Photo Service Passport photos taken at the County Clerk's office at $17.00 each. Targeted at residents applying for U.S. passports.
• Marriage License Issuance Marriage licenses issued by the County Clerk's office. Targeted at residents of Waupaca County seeking to marry.
• Zoning Permits Zoning permits issued by Planning & Zoning Department. Targeted at property owners, developers, and businesses undertaking construction or land use changes in unincorporated areas.
• Human Services Programs Human Services including aging resources, behavioral health, child services, economic support, developmental disabilities, and adult protective services. Targeted at vulnerable county residents and families needing social support.
• Public Health Services Department of Public Health promoting, protecting, and improving community health through programs, drinking water testing, and community health initiatives. Targeted at all county residents and visitors.
• Circuit Court Services Circuit Court administration across three branches (I, II, III) presided over by elected judges serving six-year terms. Includes Clerk of Courts services for records management, fines, fees, and court-related payments. Targeted at parties to civil and criminal litigation in Waupaca County.
• Veterans Service Office Benefits Assistance Assistance to veterans and their dependents in obtaining federal and state benefits, including benefit application support. Targeted at Waupaca County veterans and dependents.
• Fairgrounds Facility Rentals Building rentals and item storage at the county Fairgrounds. Targeted at event organizers, businesses, and residents hosting events.
• Keller Lake Campground Rentals Campsite rentals at Keller Lake campground. Targeted at visitors and tourists seeking outdoor recreation.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)coreOthersState agency partnership for forest fire permits, state park information, fishing/hunting licenses, and environmental regulations. County coordinates with DNR on burning permits, land management, and natural resources.
• Wisconsin Department of TransportationcoreOthersState agency partnership for highway maintenance coordination, road projects, and transportation infrastructure within Waupaca County.
• Wisconsin Department of Health ServicescoreOthersState agency partnership for human services programs including Medicaid, disability services, behavioral health, and public health programs. County receives state funding and must comply with state requirements.
• University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of ExtensioncoreOthersStatewide university extension partnership connecting Waupaca County with UW-Madison resources for agricultural education, community development, youth development (4-H), and health and well-being programming.
• Area Chambers of CommerceminorOthersPartnership with Clintonville Area Chamber, Fremont Area Chamber, Iola/Scandinavia Area Chamber, Manawa Area Chamber, New London Area Chamber, and Weyauwega Area Chamber for economic development and tourism promotion.
• Wisconsin Court SystemcoreOthersState court system partnership for Circuit Court administration, court records (CCAP/WCCA), jury management, and judicial proceedings. County Clerk of Courts operates under state court rules.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Brown County: East-central Wisconsin county operating the same Wisconsin-mandated service portfolio (sheriff, courts, public health, human services, solid waste, parks, GIS) at a larger scale; a broad-incumbent-style reference for service breadth.
• Shawano County: Adjacent northeast-Wisconsin county delivering the same Wisconsin county-government service portfolio (sheriff, courts, public health, human services, highway, land information) at a comparable population scale.
• Outagamie County: Adjacent east-central Wisconsin county offering the same statutory county services (sheriff, circuit court, public health, human services, highway, Register of Deeds, GIS) to a similarly structured mix of cities, villages, and townships. Closest functional peer by service mix and population tier.
• Wood County: Central Wisconsin county operating an analogous set of Wisconsin-county services — sheriff, circuit court, public health, human services, highway, parks, and solid waste — at a comparable mid-tier population.
• Marathon County: Central Wisconsin county operating a comparable set of departments (sheriff, circuit court, public health, land information/GIS, parks, human services) at a larger population scale; useful peer for service-design and capital-program comparison.
• Waushara County: Directly adjacent central-Wisconsin county with similar rural-agricultural land mix, comparable population, and an analogous county-department structure to Waupaca County.
• Portage County: East-central Wisconsin county comparable in size and rural land-use profile to Waupaca, providing the same full suite of Wisconsin-mandated county services including sheriff, courts, land information/GIS, and human services.
• Calumet County: East-central Wisconsin county providing the same mandated county services to a mix of townships, villages, and cities at a comparable or slightly smaller population scale than Waupaca.
• Winnebago County: East-central Wisconsin county offering the same statutory services but at a larger urban-adjacent scale; useful as a next-tier peer reflecting how a county of Waupaca's profile evolves when closer to a metropolitan labor market.

Others

• City of Appleton: Municipal government operating within the same east-central Wisconsin region; not a direct peer to a county but the closest embedded municipality (city services, public safety, parks) whose service overlap with Waupaca County helps frame division-of-responsibility and partnership models.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/wpcasheriff
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCLTWDB7UAKvFtU07vcs08zQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/Waupaca-County-Sheriffs-Office-520627257956345
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/waupaca-county

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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