Portage County, WI Eviction Risk
15 cities · 50,553 residents · Avg 2.7/10 (Low)2.7Avg score
3.7Highest city
2.3Lowest city
27.4%Rent burden
$922Median rent
D+2.82020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Portage County
Stevens Point25,785 pop
3.5
Plover13,884 pop
3.7
Lake Wazeecha2,850 pop
2.4
Whiting1,493 pop
2.6
Amherst1,113 pop
2.9
Plainfield1,094 pop
2.8
Biron822 pop
2.5
Polonia776 pop
2.6
Bancroft673 pop
2.4
Park Ridge626 pop
2.5
Rosholt460 pop
2.7
Amherst Junction341 pop
2.7
Junction City311 pop
2.7
Nelsonville190 pop
2.7
Elderon135 pop
2.3
About Portage County
Portage County spans 15 cities serving approximately 50,553 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.7/10. The county voted Democratic by 2.8 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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