ZIP Code 54481

Stevens Point is the county seat of Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. The city was named after George Stevens, who operated a grocery and supply business on the Wisconsin River during the extensive logging of interior Wisconsin. Stevens Point forms the core of the United States Census Bureau's Stevens Point Micropolitan Statistical Area, which had a 2020 population of 70,377. In the Menominee language it is called Paspahkhnen which means "It juts out as land" or "point of land". The city encompasses 18.41 square miles (47.7 km²) of land, including 17.17 sq miles (44.5 km²), of land 1.24 sq mi (3.2 km²") of water. The communities of Plover, Whiting and Park Ridge are adjacent to the city. It is home to the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and a campus of Mid-State Technical College. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the city will have a population of 25,666 at the 2020 census. The population of Stevens Point was 26,717 at the 2010 census, with 10,598 households, and 4,944 families residing in the city in 2010. The racial makeup of the city was 85.6% White, 4.8% Asian, 2.7% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.3% from other races, and4.9% from two or more races. The Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.6%.

History

Historically part of the Menominee homelands, a three-mile strip along the Wisconsin River was ceded to the United States in an 1836 treaty. Stevens Point was named after George Stevens, who operated a grocery and supply business on the river during the extensive logging of interior Wisconsin. The town developed from Stevens's post and was named for him. In 1845, the postal service came to Stevens Point and with this improvement in communications, the population tripled within 20 years. Most buildings were first built with readily available wood. Many cases of early fires were reported from 1850-1890. Around 1880, buildings began to be built of brick and sandstone. The first plat was laid out of what became the City of Stevens Point in 1847, including the Public Square. The area around the town square grew as logging increased. As years went by, the area near the townsquare grew as logs were floated to market in the river. The Town square was originally an area next to the river where professionals, craftsmen, businessmen, and loggers gathered before their river journeys, bringing revenue to the area. Around 1900, the town was first laid out on a plat and the first buildings were built on the plat. The Public Square was originally a place for professionals to gather before their River journeys, and now it is the town's main public square. It is also the site where loggers gather to float logs to market, as the river bends slightly and the operation was from far upstream.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city encompasses 18.41 square miles (47.7 km²) of land. The communities of Plover, Whiting and Park Ridge are adjacent to the city. The city's main hydrology includes the Wisconsin River to the west and the Plover River, which joins the Wisconsin from the northeast at a point to the south, and which supplies much of the urban area's water. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, which is a tributary of the Mississippi River. It also lies on the banks of the Wisconsin, which supplies the city with much of its drinking water. In the summer, it is one of the hottest cities in the United States, with an average temperature of 98 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) and an average daily rainfall of 1.5 inches (4.5 cm) per year. It has an average annual rainfall of 3.2 inches (8.7 cm) and a mean annual temperature of 2.7 degrees (7.2 °C). It is the only city in the state of Wisconsin to have a population of more than 1 million. It was the site of the World War II Battle of the Bulge, which took place in World War I and is still being fought in the area today. It's also home to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which was founded in 1858. The town's name is derived from the word "bulb" which means "bullet" or "bunker" in German.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census 26,717 people, 10,598 households, and 4,944 families were residing in the city. Ethnically, the population was 4.1% Hispanic or Latino of any race. The city has a population of 25,666 as of the census of 2020. The population density was 1,495.1 inhabitants per square mile (577.3/km²) The racial makeup of the city was 85.6% White, 4.8% Asian, 2.7% Black or African American, 0.6%, Native American, 1.3% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. The median age in theCity was 26.5 years. The gender makeup ofThe city was 48. 8% male and 51.2% female. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was2.87. It is the only city in the state that does not have a city college. The state has a city high school, which was founded in 1876. It was the first high school to open in the U.S. in 1875. It has a high school that opened in 1879. The school was the second oldest in the United States, after the University of California, San Diego. It also has a college that opened on the same day. It opened the same year as the city's high school. The high school was also the first to open a college, in 1881.

Education

The city is home to the University of WisconsinStevens Point (UWSP) and Mid-State Technical College (MSTC) The Portage County Public Library provides educational resources and programming for adults, young adults and children. The Stevens Point Area Public School District serves the city, as do the Pacelli Catholic Schools and Point of Discovery School. There are two junior high schools, Ben Franklin and P. J. Jacobs, and two high schools: SPASH and Charles F. Fernandez Center for Alternative Learning. Public elementary schools include Bannach, Jefferson School for the Arts, Kennedy, Madison, McDill, McKinley, Roosevelt, Plover-Whiting, and Washington Service-Learning Center. Parochial schools include St. Paul Lutheran School (Pre-K8), St. Joseph Early Childhood Center, St. Stanislaus (K2) and St. Stephen Elementary (35) Schools, St Peter Middle School, and Pacelli High School. The city serves as the hub of the Portage county Public Library, which provides educationalresources and programming to adults and young adults. It is also the home of the Wisconsin State Museum, which has a collection of more than 2,000 pieces of art and sculpture. The Wisconsin State Fair is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Science Museum is in Madison, Wisconsin. It has a museum of Wisconsin history and art, which opened in 1875. It also hosts the Wisconsin Museum of Wisconsin History and Art, which was founded in 1876.

Transportation

The city is served by two airports. Commercial service is available through Central Wisconsin Airport (KCWA), midway between Stevens Point and Wausau, near Mosinee. General aviation, charter flights and air cargo operators use the Stevens Point Municipal Airport (KSTE) The Stevens Point Transit system provides public transportation. The city is home to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, which was founded in 1883. It is also home to Wisconsin State University, which opened its doors in 1894. The university's football team, the Wisconsin Dells, is based in Stevens Point. The town is located on the Wisconsin River, which runs through the center of the city. It also runs through Manitowoc, Bay City, and Wisconsin Rapids. It has a population of about 2,000 people, with the majority of its residents living in or near the city of Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has a training facility in the city, which is located near the town's downtown area. It was built in the early 1900s and is the oldest military base in the state, along with the Wisconsin Army National Guard and the Wisconsin Air National Guard. Stevens Point is also the home of the Wisconsin State College of Applied Sciences, which has a campus that opened in 1881. The University ofWisconsin-Stevensburg is located in the town of Waupun, Wisconsin, and has a post-secondary school that was established in 1882. The Wisconsin State Department of Transportation operates the Wisconsin Transit System, which provides public transport.

Religion

The mother house of the Sisters of St. Joseph was in Stevens Point. Catholic parishes in the city include Holy Spirit, St. Stephen and St. Peter. Lutheran and other Protestant churches are also present, along with members of the Baháí Faith. Many of those churches date back to the early 20th century. The city is home to the U.S. Naval Academy, which was founded in 1788. The U.N. Navy has a base in the town. The town is also home to a U. S. Air Force base, which opened in 1794. The base is located on the Wisconsin-Wisconsin border and is known as the "Pearl Harbor of the Midwest" It is the birthplace of the United States Air Force, which began its operations in the late 1800s. It is also the home of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, which dates back to 1805. It was the site of the first air base in Wisconsin, and the first naval hospital in the world in the early 1900s. The station is located at the base of the Wisconsin Dells Peninsula, which is located just south of the town's downtown area. The Dells Dells are a popular tourist destination, especially during the summer months. It has a population of about 2,000 people, and is located near the shore of the Apostle Islands, which are on Wisconsin's eastern shore. The harbor is also known for its natural beauty, with many scenic overlooks and beaches.

Economy

Major employers in the area include Pixelle Specialty Paper paper mill, Associated Banc-Corp, Sentry Insurance, Travel Guard (travel and insurance), Donaldson Company, Skyward (software design), Lands' End, Canadian National Railway, Delta Dental of Wisconsin, Worzalla Publishing, Mason Companies (formerly known as Figis), Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection, Herrschners, and the Stevens Point Brewery. At one time, Midstate Airlines had its headquarters in Stevens Point. Business developments in the city include Crossroads Commons, Portage County Business Park, Venture Drive and Corporate Center, Stevens Point Industrial Park, Eastridge, Parkdale Plazas, Stevens Points East Side and Downtown Stevens Point, as well as the downtown area of the city. The city is located on the Wisconsin River, which flows through the town of Stevens Point and into the Town of Portage. The town has a population of about 3,000 people. It is located in the Wisconsin Dells, which is the state's second-largest city, after Milwaukee. It also has the third-largest population in the state, after Oshkosh and Milwaukee. The population of the town is about 2,500 people, making it one of the smallest towns in Wisconsin. The area is home to the Wisconsin State University, which has a campus of more than 1,000 students. The state's largest employer is the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, with more than 2,200 students.

Culture

Stevens Point hosts the world's largest trivia contest, run by UWSP's radio station, WWSP-FM. The city was the setting for the first three seasons of the Disney Channel series Liv and Maddie. Downtown offers night life on "the Square" that is popular with college students and a farmers' market that has been selling fresh produce for over 100 years. The downtown area was designated a "Wisconsin Main Street Community" and offers specialty shops and restaurants. The Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra (CWSO) presents four concerts each season. It is also home to a community theater group, Central Wisconsin Area Community Theatre (cwACT); a children's museum; and a group of museums run by the Portage County Historical Society, including the Beth Israel Congregation Museum, in the former synagogue (the synagogue has been defunct since 1985.) The city is home to the annual Riverfront Rendezvous, Corn on the Curb, sculpture park summer celebration, Fourth of July parade, Krazy Days and Gather at the River. It also hosts the World's Largest Trivia Contest, which typically involves over 12,000 contestants on more than 400 teams, and lasts 54 consecutive hours, from Friday to Sunday. It's also the home of the Wisconsin Badgers hockey team, which won the state championship in 2010 and 2011. It was also the setting of the second season of the TV series "Liv & Maddie," which aired on the Walt Disney Channel from September to October 2013.

Recreation

The area hosts 20 developed parks, a 26-mile (42 km) bicycle and a jogging trail. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail also runs through the city. An 18-hole Robert Trent Jones, Jr.-designed golf course and country club, SentryWorld, is located at the Sentry Insurance Home Office. The Backwaters Paddle Quest canoe adventure challenge has been held in Stevens Point on the Wisconsin River since 2002, usually during the second week of August. The Schmeeckle Reserve, a nature reserve, is Located on the University of WisconsinStevens Point campus. The area also has Goerke Park, which includes a football stadium where high school and college athletes compete. An outdoor track is used by the same groups. The city is home to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which has a base in the town of Stevens Point, Wisconsin. It is also the site of the Wisconsin State Fair, which is one of the largest state fairs in the United States. It also hosts the Wisconsin Badwater Canoe and Kayak Association, which offers canoeing, kayaking, and kayaking lessons in the area. The Wisconsin River is a popular destination for canoeing and kayak enthusiasts. The Green Circle Trail is a trail that runs through and around the city, and runs along the Plover River. It runs through Iverson Park, and contains a swimming area, hiking trails, as well as canoe and recreation activities rental. There is also an outdoor track in the city that is used for track and field.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Stevens Point, Portage County, Wisconsin = 86. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 47. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 98. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Stevens Point = 3.2 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 25,666 individuals with a median age of 29.3 age the population dropped by -1.19% in Stevens Point, Portage County, Wisconsin population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,495.1 residents per square mile of area (577.3/km²). There are average 2.19 people per household in the 9,596 households with an average household income of $38,078 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 5.70% of the available work force and has dropped -1.64% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 31.02%. The number of physicians in Stevens Point per 100,000 population = 175.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Stevens Point = 31.5 inches and the annual snowfall = 42.3 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 118. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 187. 81 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 4.9 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 51, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Stevens Point, Portage County, Wisconsin which are owned by the occupant = 49.12%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 42 years with median home cost = $118,800 and home appreciation of -1.88%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $17.54 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $6,198 per student. There are 16.7 students for each teacher in the school, 458 students for each Librarian and 1041 students for each Counselor. 6.90% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 17.35% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 8.86% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).