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Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Introduction to Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Stevens Point, Wisconsin is 60 miles W of Appleton, Wisconsin and 132 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is in Portage County. The population of the city is 24,551.

Stevens Point History

Stevens Port is the county seat of Portage County, which was founded in 1841. The area was officially incorporated as a city in 1859. It was founded by George Stevens, who ran several saloons in the area. The area served as a convenient stopping point for loggers on the Wisconsin River. It is home to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, which was established in 1894.

Stevens Point and nearby Attractions

  • New Visions Gallery
  • Hartman Creek State Park
  • Museum of Natural History
  • Petenwell County Park
  • Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
  • Rib Mountain State Park

Things To Do In Stevens Point

Gollfers can enjoy a round at the nearby Sentry World Golf Course. Local churches include the Peace United Church of Christ, the Church of the Intercession and the Berea Baptist Church. Parks in Stevens Point include Atwell Park, Bukolt Park, Slomann Park, Pioneer Park and Iverson Park. The city celebrates the Jazz Festival every September, Arts Week every April, the Harvest Festival every October, and the Riverfront Rendezvous every June.

Stevens Point Transportation

Dane County Regional is the nearest major airport.

Stevens Point Higher Education

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Port is the local college. Other nearby colleges and universities include Moraine Park Technical College, the University of Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh.

High Points

Stevens Point strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyStevens Point Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Stevens Point Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 7%Stevens Point Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 16%Stevens Point College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Stevens Point, WI

Comparing Stevens Point to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women67
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Racial Diversity510
Well-Paid Single Men53
Senior Citizens43
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size23
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better31
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents76
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Housing Recently Built46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime53
Low Violent Crime52

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