ThedaCare Physicians-Princeton

502 Water Street
Princeton, WI 53968
ThedaCare Physicians-Princeton

Primary Care Team

Karen Hulbert, M.D. Family Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Residency: Regions Hospital (1997)

Medical/Dental School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science/Chicago Medical School (1994)

Community Overview

Princeton, Wisconsin, is a historic city of approximately 1,200 residents situated along the banks of the scenic Fox River in Green Lake County. Widely celebrated across the state as a premier destination for antiquing and unique shopping, this charming town blends its rich historical manufacturing heritage with a vibrant, creative community spirit.

Activities and Recreation
Princeton offers an active outdoor and event-focused lifestyle centered around the local riverways, public parks, and flea markets.

Fox River Waterways: The historic river flows directly through the community, providing ideal local conditions for canoeing, kayaking, boating, and fishing.
Princeton Flea Market: The city is home to Wisconsin's largest outdoor weekly flea market, hosted every Saturday from spring through autumn in City Park, attracting thousands of visitors to the community.
Parks and Trails: City Park and Riverside Park serve as the central public spaces for outdoor relaxation, offering shaded picnic areas, children's playgrounds, and convenient river access points. The surrounding countryside provides quiet roads ideal for cycling and wildlife viewing.
Community Festivals: The town features an active seasonal event calendar, including the annual Rubber Ducky Race on the Fox River, holiday light parades, and festive downtown shopping weekends.

Downtown Features
The downtown business district is highly celebrated for its historic storefronts and thriving independent retail scene.

National Historic District: Centered along Water Street, the downtown commercial core features beautifully preserved mid-19th-century architecture that gives the city a distinct, old-world charm.
Walkable Shopping District: Wide, brick-accented sidewalks make the downtown remarkably walkable, inviting residents and visitors to stroll easily between shops, cafes, and scenic river viewpoints.
Riverfront Infrastructure: The historic downtown riverwalk corridors and public docks connect the natural beauty of the Fox River directly to the commercial district.

Amenities: Dining and Stores
The local economy is anchored by a diverse, independent collection of dining spots and specialty boutiques.

Dining: Local favorites feature classic Wisconsin bars and grills, cozy morning coffee houses, independent pizza parlors, and specialized bakeries. Traditional Friday night fish fries and casual patio dining are staples of the local culture.
Shopping: Water Street is famous for its concentrated mix of high-end antique shops, local art galleries, artisan clothing boutiques, and specialty gift stores. Everyday needs are met by a local grocery store, a hardware store, community banks, and pharmacies right in town.

Cost of Living and Housing
Princeton provides highly affordable and character-rich residential property options for buyers and renters alike.

Existing Housing: The real estate market features character-rich historic Victorian properties, classic mid-century ranches, and traditional single-family homes, with average home values tracking well below the state average.
New Construction and Lots: Affordable vacant residential lots and small-acreage parcels are available on the city's periphery and in outlying rural subdivisions for custom new builds.
Rentals: The rental market includes a quiet selection of converted downtown loft spaces, multi-family duplexes, and local apartment units, offering competitive monthly rates.

Education
Princeton coordinates focused educational pathways backed by robust local and regional school networks:

K-12 Public: The Princeton School District serves the local population through a single consolidated campus, offering small class sizes, individualized attention, strong academic fundamentals, and competitive athletic programs.
Private School Options: Families have convenient access to nearby faith-based private schools and parochial academies in neighboring communities like Green Lake and Ripon.
Higher Education: The community sits within comfortable commuting distance of several higher learning institutions, including Ripon College, Moraine Park Technical College campuses, and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

Froedtert ThedaCare Healthcare Locations
Comprehensive medical support is seamlessly integrated into the immediate area through localized health clinics and regional emergency campuses:

ThedaCare Physicians-Princeton: Located right on Harvard Street, this dedicated primary care facility provides families with direct access to family medicine, routine wellness checks, and preventative clinical care.
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Berlin: Positioned just a short drive away along State Highway 49, this full-service partner critical access hospital provides Princeton residents with immediate 24/7 Emergency Department access, inpatient care beds, and advanced diagnostic imaging.

Travel and Regional Access
The community is directly served by State Highways 23 and 73, providing straightforward highway connectivity across central and eastern Wisconsin.

Airport Access: Local general aviation services utilize nearby regional runways, while primary commercial flights route through Appleton International Airport (ATW), roughly 55 miles away, or Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) in Madison.
Regional Distances (Miles):
- Appleton, WI: ~55 miles
- Green Bay, WI: ~85 miles
- Madison, WI: ~65 miles
- Milwaukee, WI: ~100 miles
- Chicago, IL: ~190 miles