Portage County, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
70,375 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,284 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$230,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$592 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$783 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Stevens Point-Plover Urban Area
2
Wisconsin
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Stevens Point-Plover Urban Area
2
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 14
Feb 1 9 18
Mar 2 7 30
Apr 3 2 44
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 3 0 58
Oct 3 0 46
Nov 2 3 32
Dec 1 12 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, WI State Senate District 24, WI Assembly District 71, WI
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Schools

Plover-Whiting Elementary
1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Roosevelt Elementary
2 miles, W • 1.9 star
McDill Elementary
3 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Mid-State Technical College
15 miles, W • 1.9 star
Northcentral Technical College
36 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Michael's Hospital
5 miles, N • 5 star
Thedacare Medical Center-Waupaca
23 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Central Wisconsin Airport
22 miles, N • 1 star
Appleton International Airport
51 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
80 miles, NE • 1 star
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