Portage County, WI
Living in Portage County
Bikeability49
Walkability59
Commute85
Public Transit30
Affordability79
Public Safety85
Airports9
Hospitals71
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
71kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate32%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$7.4k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$168kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$670Median Monthly Rent+$150 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas16%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas58%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Portage County
United States45
Wisconsin35
Property Crime in Portage County
United States48
Wisconsin37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 30 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 44 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Portage County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding25
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Portage County, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Portage County, WI
St Bronislava Elementary School
3 miles, SW
St Paul Lutheran School
5 miles, NW
St Stanislaus School
5 miles, NW
St Stephen Elementary School
5 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Portage County, WI
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
5 miles, NW
East-West University
51 miles, NE
Ripon College
54 miles, SE
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
56 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Portage County, WI
St Michael's Hospital
5 miles, NW
Aspirus Riverview Hospital & Clinics Inc
18 miles, W
Thedacare Medical Center-Waupaca
23 miles, SE
Wild Rose Community Memorial Hospital
24 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Portage County, WI
Central Wisconsin Airport
22 miles, N
Appleton International Airport
51 miles, E
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
80 miles, N