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Portage, WI
Wisconsin · Columbia County · Madison Metro
Portage is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 10,374. Residents earn $62,785 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
10,374
Population
1,163/sq mi density
$62,785
Median Income
$29,973 per capita
$187,300
Home Value
$282,197 Zillow
$963
Median Rent
25.8% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
163
Violent Crime/100K
1,569 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,785 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,300 home value, $963/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
163 violent crimes/100K (57% below avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
6
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
2
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers Near Portage, WI
6 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Portage, WI.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Zona Gale | Marker is at the intersection of Cook Street (State Highway 33) and Wisconsin Street (State Highway 16) on Cook Street. |
| Society Hill Historic District | Marker is at the intersection of MacFarlane Road and West Franklin Street, on the right when traveling south on MacFarlane Road. |
| Ketchum’s Point | Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 33 and East Cook Street, on the right when traveling east on State Highway 33. |
| Frederick Jackson Turner | 1861 – 1932. Marker is at the intersection of Wisconsin Street (State Highway 16) and Cook Street (State Highway 33) on Wisconsin Street. |
| Fort Winnebago | Marker is on State Highway 33, 0.2 miles west of County Highway F, on the left when traveling east. |
| Marquette | Marker is on State Highway 33, 0.2 miles west of County Road F, on the left when traveling east. |