Portage, WI

Living in Portage

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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

United States45
Wisconsin35
Madison Metro Area27
Columbia County18

Property Crime in Portage

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

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding34
Tornado17
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Portage, WI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Portage, 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, 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, WI

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Sauk Prairie Hospital
23 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Portage, WI

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