Portage County
City in Wisconsin, United States
Overview
Portage County, Wisconsin, is a scenic destination blending outdoor recreation with small-town charm. Home to the lively Stevens Point and picturesque river landscapes, the county attracts nature lovers, students, and travelers seeking authentic Midwest experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Wisconsin
Population
70,377
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.48°, -89.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,172
Local Cost
$1,325
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
6.4°C
Summer Avg
19.9°C
Winter Avg
-8.5°C
Record High
36.2°C
Record Low
-40.3°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
891 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
STE
Distance
8 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.