Portage, WI Area Guide

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amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.

Zona Gable Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts

Portage Theatres
Cinema

Historic Indian Agency House
Museum

Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters Historic Site
Museum

Full Throttle
Bar

Shamrock Bar and Grill
Bar

Cottonwood
Bar

Jimmy John's
Fast Food

Culver's
Fast Food

McDonald's
Fast Food

Arby's
Fast Food

Papa Murphy's
Fast Food

Taco Bell
Fast Food

Subway
Fast Food

Burger King
Fast Food

KFC
Fast Food

Festival Foods
Grocery Store

ALDI
Grocery Store

Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store

Goodyear Park
Park

Silver Lake Beach
Park

Woodridge Park
Park

Lincoln Park
Park

Blue Star Park
Park

Collipp-Worden Park
Park

Hamilton Street Park
Park

Sunrise Park
Park

Sanborn Park
Park

Sanborn Park
Park

Paquette Park
Park

Riverside Park
Park

Sunset Park
Park

Sunset Park
Park

Veterans Memorial Fields
Park

Veterans Memorial Field
Park

Historic Indian Agency House
Park

Swan Lake State Wildlife Area
Park

Kwik Trip
Convenience Store

Dollar Tree
Discount Store

U.S. Cellular
Electronics

Kwik Trip
Convenience Store

Kwik Trip
Convenience Store

Fort BP
Convenience Store

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commute D

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Portage.

Portage
Transit Station

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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Portage is 98/100 - which is 2% higher than Wisconsin. See more Portage cost of living data

crime B+

Portage crime rates are 2,127 per 100k, which is 26% higher than Wisconsin See more Portage crime data

employment C-

The median income in Portage is $52,183 - which is 4% lower than Wisconsin. See more Portage employment data

health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

Planned Parenthood
Clinic

Midwest Dental
Dentist

Columbia County Sheriff
Police

Walgreens
Pharmacy

Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital
Hospital

Dean Clinic - Portage
Clinic

Aspirus Portage Clinic
Clinic

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housing A+

Portage home prices are $143,400 - which is 14% lower than Wisconsin See more Portage housing data

schools C+

The Portage graduation rate is 82% - which is 7% lower than Wisconsin

Rusch Elementary

St Johns Lutheran School

St Mary School

Portage Partnering Preschool

Woodridge Elementary

Wayne Bartels Middle

Muir Elementary

Portage Academy Of Achievement

Portage High

Columbia Correctional Institution

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Living in Portage, WI

Ranks better than 76% of areas Follow

Population

Median Age

Portage Area Facts

Portage has a Livability Score of 76_/100, which is considered excellent
Portage crime rates are 26% higher than the Wisconsin average
Cost of living in Portage is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average

What do the locals think about Portage?

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

A quiet area

Sense of community

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Portage, WI: Beautiful, Natural Scenery and Wildlife 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) In my opinion, Portage, Wisconsin is a little slice of pure Heaven. My family and I have been living in Portage for 11 years and we couldn't imagine living anywhere else. It is one of the very best areas in the entire state. Everything about this place is beautiful, from the natu ...Read More ral scenery to the man-made attractions to the people who make up this fine community. We are very proud of our schools, our neighborhoods, and the people we are privileged to call our friends and neighbors. We take pride in keeping our community nice, and we very much enjoy meeting new friends whether they are just passing through or looking to put down some roots here.

For fun and entertainment we have the Great Wolf Lodge, the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center, Elusive Escapes escape rooms and games, my family's personal favorite, Mount Olympus Waterpark and Theme Park Resort, and Bigfoot Zipline Tours for those who are a bit more adventurous. Come visit Portage and just see if you don't fall in love with this amazing place as well! Read Less

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F Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Portage? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

Parks

Goodyear Park

Silver Lake Beach

Woodridge Park

Lincoln Park

Blue Star Park

Collipp-Worden Park

Hamilton Street Park

Sunrise Park

Entertainment

Zona Gable Center for the Arts

Portage Theatres

Historic Indian Agency House

Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters Historic Site

Food & Drink

Full Throttle

Shamrock Bar and Grill

Cottonwood

Jimmy John's

Culver's

McDonald's

Arby's

Papa Murphy's

F Commute

Is public transit available in Portage? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Portage.

Drive to Work

88%

12% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit

0%

5% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

1%

2% lower than the US average

A+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Portage? The cost of living in Portage is 98/100 - which is 2% higher than Wisconsin.

2% less expensive than average

4% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

B+ Crime

What is the crime rate in Portage? Portage crime rates are 2,127, which are 26% higher than Wisconsin

2,127 per 100k people

9% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

9% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

C- Employment

What is the median income in Portage? The median income in Portage is $52,183 which is 4% lower than Wisconsin.

Median household income

$52,1836% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$27,9056% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

43% lower than the US average

A- Health & Safety

Is Portage a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital

Pharmacies

Walgreens

Doctors

A+ Housing

What are Portage home prices? Portage home prices are $143,400 - which is 14% lower than Wisconsin

Median home value

$143,40022% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$81514% lower than the US average

15% lower than the US average

C+ Schools

Does Portage have good schools? The Portage graduation rate is 82% - which is 7% lower than Wisconsin

High school grad. rates

2% lower than the US average

School test scores

3% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

4% lower than the US average

B+ User Ratings

Is Portage a good place to live? Portage has an overall rating of 76% from 5 reviews.

Overall user rating

5 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

4 total surveys