Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (4) F
Zona Gable Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Portage Theatres
Cinema
Historic Indian Agency House
Museum
Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters Historic Site
Museum
Food and Drink (12) F
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
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (3) F
Festival Foods
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (30) A+
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
Shops (10) F
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.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations
D-
Portage
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Portage is 98/100 - which is 2% higher than Wisconsin.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
C-
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crime B+

Portage crime rates are 2,127 per 100k, which is 26% higher than Wisconsin
Property Crime
1,971 crimes per 100k
C-
Violent Crime
156 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment C-

The median income in Portage is $52,183 - which is 4% lower than Wisconsin.
Med. Household Income
$52,183
F
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
A-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
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
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Portage home prices are $143,400 - which is 14% lower than Wisconsin
Home Price
$143,400
D
Home Appreciation Rate
17%
A
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio)
A
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schools C+

The Portage graduation rate is 82% - which is 7% lower than Wisconsin
School Test Scores
47%
F
High School Grad. Rates
82%
D+
Elementary Schools (8) A+
Rusch Elementary
St Johns Lutheran School
St Mary School
Portage Partnering Preschool
Woodridge Elementary
Wayne Bartels Middle
Muir Elementary
High Schools (3) D-
Portage Academy Of Achievement
Portage High
Columbia Correctional Institution
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ratings B+

Portage has an overall rating of 76% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
B-
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes
A+
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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- 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