Portage City, WI

Living in Portage City

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Bikeability 20
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Walkability 35
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Commute 64
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Public Transit 11
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 32
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Hospitals 82
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Colleges 60
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Schools 24
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Residents

10k Population +152 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate41%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income +$6.2k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office21%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$125k Median Home Value -$8.6k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$675 Median Monthly Rent +$76 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier33%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas60%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Portage City

United States45
Wisconsin35
Madison Metro Area27
Columbia County18

Property Crime in Portage City

United States48
Wisconsin37
Madison Metro Area39
Columbia County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump46%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 18 1 11
Feb 22 1 9
Mar 33 2 6
Apr 46 3 2
May 58 4 0
Jun 67 5 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 49 3 0
Nov 36 2 3
Dec 22 2 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Portage City

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding34
Tornado17
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Portage City, WI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Portage City, WI

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St Mary School
1 miles, S
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Meadow View School
11 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Portage City, WI

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Edgewood College
34 miles, S
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Ripon College
37 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Portage City, WI

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Sauk Prairie Hospital
23 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Portage City, WI

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