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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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County: Portage

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

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Compared to:

County: Portage

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Value
Compared to:

County: Portage Family Crisis Center Domestic Abuse Programs Number of Client Contacts from Shelter and Outreach

1,877
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (1,877) is greater  than the previously measured value (1,172).
Prior Value
(1,172)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Number of Arrests for Driving Under the Influence

Current Value:
268
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (268) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (233).
Prior Value
(233)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Number of Child Maltreatment Calls Made

Current Value:
872
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (872) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (864).
Prior Value
(864)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Number of Child Maltreatment Investigations Completed

291
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (291) is less and worse than the previously measured value (326).
Prior Value
(326)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Number of Child Maltreatment Reports

Current Value:
375
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (375) is less and better than the previously measured value (423).
Prior Value
(423)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Number of Cleared Property Crimes

Current Value:
240
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (240) is less and worse than the previously measured value (247).
Prior Value
(247)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Number of Domestic Abuse Arrests

Current Value:
148
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (148) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (103).
Prior Value
(103)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage Number of Domestic Abuse Victims

Current Value:
178
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (178) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (126).
Prior Value
(126)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage Number of Family Crisis Center Domestic Abuse Program Client Contacts from Shelter and Outreach

5,445
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (5,445) is less  than the previously measured value (6,350).
Prior Value
(6,350)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Number of Juvenile Disorderly Conduct Arrests

Current Value:
34
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (34) is less and better than the previously measured value (36).
Prior Value
(36)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Number of Juvenile Drug and Liquor Arrests Combined

41
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (41) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (33).
Prior Value
(33)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Number of Juvenile Drug Crime Arrests

Current Value:
16
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (16) is less and better than the previously measured value (19).
Prior Value
(19)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Number of Juvenile Liquor Law Arrests

Current Value:
16
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (16) is less and better than the previously measured value (19).
Prior Value
(19)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Number of Juvenile Property and Disorderly Conduct Arrests Combined

101
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (101) is less and better than the previously measured value (103).
Prior Value
(103)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Number of Juvenile Property Crime Arrests

Current Value:
67
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (67) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (67).
Prior Value
(67)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Number of Persons Arrested for Drug Offenses in Portage County: Drug Possession, Manufacture, or Delivery

308
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (308) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (237).
Prior Value
(237)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Number of Persons Arrested in Portage County for Operating While Intoxicated, Including Drug Impairment & OWI Injury

267
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (267) is less and better than the previously measured value (329).
Prior Value
(329)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Number of Property Crimes Arrests

Current Value:
434
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (434) is greater  than the previously measured value (427).
Prior Value
(427)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Number of Reported Cases of Elder Abuse and Abuse of Adults-at-Risk

76
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (76) is less and better than the previously measured value (82).
Prior Value
(82)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Number of Violent Crime Offenses in Portage County

58
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (58) is less and better than the previously measured value (67).
Prior Value
(67)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Percent of Child Maltreatment Referrals that are Screened-In

34.0%
Percent %
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (34.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (33.0%).
Prior Value
(33.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Percent of Delinquency Referrals that were Against Person Offenses

11.0%
Percent %
(2012-2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (11.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (10.0%).
Prior Value
(10.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage Percent of Delinquency Referrals that were AODA Offenses

12.0%
Percent %
(2012-2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (12.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (15.0%).
Prior Value
(15.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage Percent of Delinquency Referrals that were Bomb Threats

1.0%
Percent %
(2012-2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (1.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (1.0%).
Prior Value
(1.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage Percent of Delinquency Referrals that were Disorderly Conduct

28.0%
Percent %
(2012-2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (28.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (20.0%).
Prior Value
(20.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage Percent of Delinquency Referrals that were Property Offenses

35.0%
Percent %
(2012-2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (35.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (42.0%).
Prior Value
(42.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage Percent of Delinquency Referrals that were Sexual Offenses

9.0%
Percent %
(2012-2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (9.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (7.0%).
Prior Value
(7.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage Percent of Substantiated Reports of Child Maltreatment that were for Emotional Damage or Abuse

2.0%
Percent %
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (2.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (7.0%).
Prior Value
(7.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage Percent of Substantiated Reports of Child Maltreatment that were for Neglect

51.0%
Percent %
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (51.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (61.0%).
Prior Value
(61.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage Percent of Substantiated Reports of Child Maltreatment that were for Physical Abuse

26.0%
Percent %
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (26.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (8.0%).
Prior Value
(8.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage Percent of Substantiated Reports of Child Maltreatment that were for Sexual Abuse

18.0%
Percent %
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (18.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (24.0%).
Prior Value
(24.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage Pounds of Methamphetamine Seized

Current Value:
2,572
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (2,572) is less  than the previously measured value (2,643).
Prior Value
(2,643)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Property Crime Clearance Rates

Current Value:
43.0%
Percent %
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (43.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (35.0%).
Prior Value
(35.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Property Crime Rate per 100,000 People

Current Value:
1,300
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (1,300) is less and better than the previously measured value (1,426).
Prior Value
(1,426)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Rate of All Sexual Offenses

Current Value:

County: Portage Rate of All Sexual Offenses

75.3
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (75.3) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (72.0).
Prior Value
(72.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Rate of Arrests for Drug Offenses Per 1,000 Persons

4
Per 1,000
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (4) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (3).
Prior Value
(3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Rate of Arrests for DUI Per 1,000 Persons

Current Value:
4
Per 1,000
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (4) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (3).
Prior Value
(3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Rate of Juvenile Arrests for Disorderly Conduct

Current Value:
0.5%
Percent %
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (0.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.5%).
Prior Value
(0.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Rate of Juvenile Arrests for Drug and Liquor Offenses

0.6%
Percent %
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (0.6%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (0.5%).
Prior Value
(0.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Rate of Juvenile Arrests for Property Crimes

Current Value:
1.0%
Percent %
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (1.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (0.9%).
Prior Value
(0.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Rate of Juvenile Arrests for Property Crimes and Disorderly Conduct

1.4%
Percent %
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (1.4%) is less and better than the previously measured value (1.5%).
Prior Value
(1.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Rate of Juvenile Arrests per 1,000 Persons

Current Value:
3
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (3) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (3).
Prior Value
(3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Rate of Property Crime Arrests per 1000 Persons

Current Value:
6
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (6) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6).
Prior Value
(6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Rate of reported property crimes per 1000 persons

Current Value:
9
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (9) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (9).
Prior Value
(9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Rate of Reported Violent Crimes per 1,000

Current Value:
1
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (1) is less and better than the previously measured value (2).
Prior Value
(2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Rate of Violent Crime Arrests per 1,000 Persons

Current Value:
1
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (1) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (1).
Prior Value
(1)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Reported Property Crimes

Current Value:

County: Portage Reported Property Crimes

633
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (633) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (629).
Prior Value
(629)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Sexual Assault Victim Services Contacts-CAP Services

644
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (644) is greater and better than the previously measured value (561).
Prior Value
(561)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Total Number of Juvenile Arrests

Current Value:
211
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (211) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (196).
Prior Value
(196)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Violent Crime Clearance Rate Percentages

Current Value:
95.0%
Percent %
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (95.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (76.0%).
Prior Value
(76.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Violent Crime Rate

Current Value:

County: Portage Violent Crime Rate

156.3
Crimes per 100,000 population
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 156.3 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 135.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 199.7.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the WI Value (289.6), Portage has a value of 156.3 which is lower and better.
WI Value
(289.6)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (156.3) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (155.5).
Prior Value
(155.5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Violent Crime Rate per 100,000 People

Current Value:
92
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (92) is less and better than the previously measured value (101).
Prior Value
(101)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage

Community / Demographics

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage

Community / Demographics

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage All Parents in Family in Labor Force, Child 6-17 Years Old

75.0%
Percent %
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (75.0%) is greater  than the previously measured value (74.0%).
Prior Value
(74.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage All Parents in Family in Labor Force, Child < 6 Years Old

72.0%
Percent %
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (72.0%) is less  than the previously measured value (73.0%).
Prior Value
(73.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Average Household Size

Current Value:

County: Portage Average Household Size

2.30
Persons per household
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the WI Value (2.40), Portage has a value of 2.30.
WI Value
(2.40)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.60), Portage has a value of 2.30.
US Value
(2.60)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Continuum of Care WI Balance of State - Point in Time Total Homeless Persons

2,420
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (2,420) is less and better than the previously measured value (2,708).
Prior Value
(2,708)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Family Households

Current Value:

County: Portage Family Households

17,454
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (17,454) is less  than the previously measured value (17,536).
Prior Value
(17,536)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Female Householder, no Husband Present, Family

Current Value:
2,058
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (2,058) is greater  than the previously measured value (2,052).
Prior Value
(2,052)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage FoodShare Expenditure (Dollar Amount) in Portage County

$17,911,270
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($17,911,270) is greater  than the previously measured value ($10,258,033).
Prior Value
($10,258,033)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Foreign Born Persons

Current Value:

County: Portage Foreign Born Persons

3.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the WI Value (5.0%), Portage has a value of 3.7%.
WI Value
(5.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Portage has a value of 3.7%.
US Value
(13.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Portage Households

Current Value:

County: Portage Households

29,311
Households
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Portage value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Households in Portage County

Current Value:
29,193
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (29,193) is greater  than the previously measured value (28,009).
Prior Value
(28,009)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Male Householder, No Wife Present, Family

Current Value:
1,115
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (1,115) is greater  than the previously measured value (1,044).
Prior Value
(1,044)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Non-Family Households

Current Value:

County: Portage Non-Family Households

10,500
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (10,500) is greater  than the previously measured value (10,439).
Prior Value
(10,439)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Number of 2-1-1 Housing Needs Calls

Current Value:
313
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (313) is less  than the previously measured value (379).
Prior Value
(379)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage Number of Basic Needs Requests

Current Value:
2,484
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (2,484) is greater  than the previously measured value (808).
Prior Value
(808)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Number of Homeless Students

Current Value:

County: Portage Number of Homeless Students

123
(2020-2021 School Year)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (123) is less and better than the previously measured value (146).
Prior Value
(146)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Number of Individuals Sheltered at Family Crisis Center

161
Individuals
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (161) is less  than the previously measured value (169).
Prior Value
(169)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Number of Individuals Sheltered at Hope Center

Current Value:
377
Individuals
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (377) is greater  than the previously measured value (310).
Prior Value
(310)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Number of Individuals Sheltered at Stevens Point Warming Center

21
Individuals
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (21) is greater  than the previously measured value (0).
Prior Value
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Number of Unmet Needs Requests

Current Value:
277
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (277) is less  than the previously measured value (304).
Prior Value
(304)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Percent of Portage County Households Above ALICE Threshold

68.0%
Percent %
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (68.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (67.0%).
Prior Value
(67.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Percent of Portage County Households at ALICE Threshold

19.0%
Percent %
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (19.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (21.0%).
Prior Value
(21.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Percent of Portage County Households Below Federal Poverty Level

13.0%
Percent %
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (13.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (12.0%).
Prior Value
(12.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Percent of Students Who are White

Current Value:
85.3%
Percent %
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (85.3%) is less  than the previously measured value (85.5%).
Prior Value
(85.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Percent of Total Requests that were Basic Needs

Current Value:
20.0%
Percent %
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (20.0%) is less  than the previously measured value (24.0%).
Prior Value
(24.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Percent of Unmet Needs that were Basic Needs

Current Value:
51.0%
Percent %
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (51.0%) is less  than the previously measured value (63.0%).
Prior Value
(63.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home

5.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the WI Value (8.7%), Portage has a value of 5.1%.
WI Value
(8.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), Portage has a value of 5.1%.
US Value
(21.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Portage Population Over Age 65 (Count)

Current Value:
12,274
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Portage value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Portage County % Change in Population Age 65+ Since 2012

15.0%
Percent %
(2014)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (15.0%) is greater  than the previously measured value (11.0%).
Prior Value
(11.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage Portage County Population

Current Value:

County: Portage Portage County Population

70,468
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (70,468) is less  than the previously measured value (70,822).
Prior Value
(70,822)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Total 2-1-1 Calls

Current Value:

County: Portage Total 2-1-1 Calls

3,617
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (3,617) is less  than the previously measured value (3,693).
Prior Value
(3,693)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Total Needs Requests

Current Value:

County: Portage Total Needs Requests

3,986
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (3,986) is less  than the previously measured value (4,160).
Prior Value
(4,160)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Total Sheltered Individuals

Current Value:

County: Portage Total Sheltered Individuals

432
Individuals
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (432) is less  than the previously measured value (458).
Prior Value
(458)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Veteran Population

Current Value:

County: Portage Veteran Population

7.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the WI Value (6.7%), Portage has a value of 7.4%.
WI Value
(6.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (6.6%), Portage has a value of 7.4%.
US Value
(6.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage

Community / Public Safety

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage

Community / Public Safety

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Collisions

10.7
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2020-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 10.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.1.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 67 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the WI Value (10.9), Portage has a value of 10.7 which is lower and better.
WI Value
(10.9)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (10.7) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (9.9).
Prior Value
(9.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths

Current Value:
48.5%
Percent of driving deaths with alcohol involvement
(2017-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 48.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 37.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 47.8%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 48.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 33.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,116 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (35.1%), Portage has a value of 48.5% which is higher and worse.
WI Value
(35.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (26.3%), Portage has a value of 48.5% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(26.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (48.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (45.8%).
Prior Value
(45.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Billable Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Ambulance Run Volume

3,299
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (3,299) is greater  than the previously measured value (3,289).
Prior Value
(3,289)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Responses

Current Value:
4,717
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (4,717) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (4,521).
Prior Value
(4,521)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage LIFE in Portage County Community Survey Respondents Who Agree with the Statement: "Crime Rate is low in Portage County"

71.0%
Percent %
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (71.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (53.3%).
Prior Value
(53.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage LIFE in Portage County Community Survey Respondents Who Agree with the Statement: "I feel safe in Portage County"

72.0%
Percent %
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (72.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (72.5%).
Prior Value
(72.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage LIFE in Portage County Community Survey Respondents Who Disagree with the Statement: "Crime Rate is low in Portage County"

20.0%
Percent %
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (20.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (10.8%).
Prior Value
(10.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage LIFE in Portage County Community Survey Respondents Who Disagree with the Statement: "I feel safe in Portage County"

5.0%
Percent %
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (5.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (8.0%).
Prior Value
(8.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage LIFE in Portage County Community Survey Respondents Who Strongly Agree with the Statement: "Crime Rate is low in Portage County"

8.0%
Percent %
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (8.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (7.4%).
Prior Value
(7.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage LIFE in Portage County Community Survey Respondents who strongly agree with the statement: "I feel safe in Portage County"

22.0%
Percent %
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (22.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (18.5%).
Prior Value
(18.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage LIFE in Portage County Community Survey Respondents who strongly disagree with the statement: "Crime Rate is low in Portage County"

1.0%
Percent %
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (1.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (9.9%).
Prior Value
(9.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage LIFE in Portage County Community Survey Respondents who strongly disagree with the statement: "I feel safe in Portage County"

1.0%
Percent %
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (1.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (1.4%).
Prior Value
(1.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage Total Emergency Medical Services runs by year

Current Value:
3,644
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (3,644) is greater  than the previously measured value (3,343).
Prior Value
(3,343)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage

Community / Social Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage

Community / Social Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage Children in Single-Parent Households

Current Value:
18.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 18.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 20.7%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 18.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (22.3%), Portage has a value of 18.6% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(22.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (24.9%), Portage has a value of 18.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(24.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage People 65+ Living Alone

Current Value:

County: Portage People 65+ Living Alone

26.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 26.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 29.9%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 26.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (29.3%), Portage has a value of 26.0% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(29.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (26.4%), Portage has a value of 26.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(26.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage People 65+ Living Alone (Count)

Current Value:
3,195
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Portage value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Social Associations

Current Value:

County: Portage Social Associations

11.1
Membership associations per 10,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 11.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 11.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 9.2.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 11.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 10.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 7.9.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (11.0), Portage has a value of 11.1 which is higher and better.
WI Value
(11.0)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (9.1), Portage has a value of 11.1 which is higher and better.
US Value
(9.1)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (11.1) is less and worse than the previously measured value (11.4).
Prior Value
(11.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Substantiated Child Abuse Rate

Current Value:
5.6
Cases per 1,000 children
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 5.6 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.3.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the WI Value (3.2), Portage has a value of 5.6 which is higher and worse.
WI Value
(3.2)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.7), Portage has a value of 5.6 which is lower and better.
US Value
(7.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Children's Bureau
Compared to the prior value, Portage (5.6) is less and better than the previously measured value (9.2).
Prior Value
(9.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.7), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.7)

County: Portage

Community / Transportation

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage

Community / Transportation

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage Households without a Vehicle

Current Value:
4.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the WI Value (6.3%), Portage has a value of 4.7%.
WI Value
(6.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (8.3%), Portage has a value of 4.7%.
US Value
(8.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Mean Travel Time to Work

Current Value:

County: Portage Mean Travel Time to Work

19.6
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 19.6 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 23.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 25.0.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 19.6 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.8.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (22.2), Portage has a value of 19.6 which is lower and better.
WI Value
(22.2)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (26.7), Portage has a value of 19.6 which is lower and better.
US Value
(26.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Percent of Workers Driving 20+ Minutes to Work

Current Value:
38.6%
Percent %
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (38.6%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (36.2%).
Prior Value
(36.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Percent of Workers that Used a Car, Truck, or Van to Get to Work

86.3%
Percent %
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (86.3%) is less  than the previously measured value (87.9%).
Prior Value
(87.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Percent of Workers that Used Active Transportation to Get to Work

5.4%
Percent %
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (5.4%) is less  than the previously measured value (6.6%).
Prior Value
(6.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Percent of Workers Walking 10+ Minutes to Work

Current Value:
2.4%
Percent %
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (2.4%) is less  than the previously measured value (3.0%).
Prior Value
(3.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Rate of Traffic Crashes per 1,000 Licensed Drivers

28
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (28) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (26).
Prior Value
(26)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Solo Drivers with a Long Commute

Current Value:
21.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 21.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 30.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 37.2%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 21.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 32.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 41.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (27.8%), Portage has a value of 21.8% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(27.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (36.4%), Portage has a value of 21.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(36.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (21.8%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (21.0%).
Prior Value
(21.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Use of Public Transportation Services - City Bus Riders

91,723
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (91,723) is less and worse than the previously measured value (95,783).
Prior Value
(95,783)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Workers Commuting by Public Transportation

Current Value:
0.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 0.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 0.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.1%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the WI Value (1.2%), Portage has a value of 0.4% which is lower and worse.
WI Value
(1.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (3.8%), Portage has a value of 0.4% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(3.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (5.3%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(5.3%)

County: Portage Workers who Drive Alone to Work

Current Value:
75.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 75.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 79.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 80.7%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 75.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 79.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 82.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (77.0%), Portage has a value of 75.1% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(77.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (71.7%), Portage has a value of 75.1% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(71.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Workers who Walk to Work

Current Value:

County: Portage Workers who Walk to Work

3.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 3.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 2.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 2.1%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 3.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 2.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 1.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (2.8%), Portage has a value of 3.7% which is higher and better.
WI Value
(2.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.4%), Portage has a value of 3.7% which is higher and better.
US Value
(2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage

Economy / Employment

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage

Economy / Employment

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage Employer Establishments

Current Value:

County: Portage Employer Establishments

1,699
Number of Establishments
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (1,699) is greater  than the previously measured value (1,682).
Prior Value
(1,682)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:
63.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 63.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 59.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 54.6%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 63.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 54.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (62.0%), Portage has a value of 63.3% which is higher and better.
WI Value
(62.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (58.5%), Portage has a value of 63.3% which is higher and better.
US Value
(58.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage LIFE in Portage County Community Survey Respondents who strongly agree or agree with the statement: “I am satisfied with my full time or part time job”

76.2%
Percent %
(2017)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (76.2%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (73.9%).
Prior Value
(73.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage Number of Children Under Age 6 with All Parents in the Workforce

2,958
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (2,958) is less and worse than the previously measured value (3,059).
Prior Value
(3,059)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Percent Employed in Management, Business, Science, and Arts

31.7%
Percent %
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (31.7%) is greater  than the previously measured value (31.0%).
Prior Value
(31.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage Percent Employed in Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance

8.7%
Percent %
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (8.7%) is less  than the previously measured value (9.0%).
Prior Value
(9.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage Percent Employed in Production, Transportation, and Material Moving Occupations

16.1%
Percent %
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (16.1%) is less  than the previously measured value (18.0%).
Prior Value
(18.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage Percent Employed in Sales and Office Occupations

Current Value:
25.8%
Percent %
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (25.8%) is less  than the previously measured value (26.0%).
Prior Value
(26.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage Percent Employed in Service Occupations

Current Value:
17.8%
Percent %
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (17.8%) is greater  than the previously measured value (16.0%).
Prior Value
(16.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage Percent of Workers that Worked at Home

Current Value:
7.0%
Percent %
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (7.0%) is greater  than the previously measured value (4.2%).
Prior Value
(4.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:
64.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 64.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 61.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 55.0%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 64.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 55.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (63.4%), Portage has a value of 64.4% which is higher and better.
WI Value
(63.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (59.6%), Portage has a value of 64.4% which is higher and better.
US Value
(59.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Portage County Annual Unemployment Rates

Current Value:
4.6%
Percent %
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (4.6%) is less and better than the previously measured value (5.6%).
Prior Value
(5.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Portage County Percent Change in Non-Farm Employment

6.7%
Percent %
(2011-2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (6.7%) is greater  than the previously measured value (-0.2%).
Prior Value
(-0.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage Portage County Regional Labor Shed - Average Annual Net Migration

293
(2014)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (293) is greater  than the previously measured value (258).
Prior Value
(258)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Size of Labor Force

Current Value:

County: Portage Size of Labor Force

37,419
Persons
(August 2024)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (37,419) is less and worse than the previously measured value (37,809).
Prior Value
(37,809)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Total Employment

Current Value:

County: Portage Total Employment

28,541
Paid Employees
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (28,541) is greater  than the previously measured value (28,353).
Prior Value
(28,353)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Total Employment Change

Current Value:

County: Portage Total Employment Change

0.7%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 0.7% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 2.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.3%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 0.7% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 3.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.1%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (3.2%), Portage has a value of 0.7% which is lower and worse.
WI Value
(3.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (5.8%), Portage has a value of 0.7% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(5.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (0.7%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (-5.8%).
Prior Value
(-5.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Unemployed Veterans

Current Value:

County: Portage Unemployed Veterans

0.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 0.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.2%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 0.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,128 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (2.4%), Portage has a value of 0.8% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (3.2%), Portage has a value of 0.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(3.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:
2.7%
(August 2024)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 2.7% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.9%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 2.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on non-seasonally-adjusted data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (2.7%), Portage has a value of 2.7%.
WI Value
(2.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (4.4%), Portage has a value of 2.7% which is lower and better.
US Value
(4.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (2.7%) is less and better than the previously measured value (3.1%).
Prior Value
(3.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

County: Portage Child Food Insecurity Rate

13.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 13.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.8%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 13.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 23.1%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (16.5%), Portage has a value of 13.8% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(16.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (18.5%), Portage has a value of 13.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(18.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (13.8%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (8.2%).
Prior Value
(8.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance

38%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 38% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 28% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 36%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 38% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 36%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (33%), Portage has a value of 38% which is higher and worse.
WI Value
(33%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (25%), Portage has a value of 38% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(25% in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (38%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (22%).
Prior Value
(22%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

County: Portage Food Insecurity Rate

10.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 10.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.0%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 10.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (10.5%), Portage has a value of 10.1% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(10.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (13.5%), Portage has a value of 10.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(13.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (10.1%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (6.8%).
Prior Value
(6.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Food Share Recipients

Current Value:

County: Portage Food Share Recipients

8,685
Number of recipients
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (8,685) is less  than the previously measured value (8,842).
Prior Value
(8,842)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage FoodShare Recipients Served in Portage County

Current Value:
8,980
Recipients
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (8,980) is greater  than the previously measured value (8,074).
Prior Value
(8,074)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Households Receiving SNAP with Children

Current Value:
40.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the WI Value (43.5%), Portage has a value of 40.5%.
WI Value
(43.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (47.9%), Portage has a value of 40.5%.
US Value
(47.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Households Receiving SNAP with Children (Count)

Current Value:
870
Households
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Number of Approved Requests for Food by Emergency Services

2,057
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (2,057) is less  than the previously measured value (3,579).
Prior Value
(3,579)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Percent Food Requests Approved Out of All Approved Requests

45.2%
Percent %
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (45.2%) is less  than the previously measured value (50.3%).
Prior Value
(50.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Percent of Food Insecure Individuals

Current Value:
7.9%
Percent %
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (7.9%) is less and better than the previously measured value (9.1%).
Prior Value
(9.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Percent of People Receiving FoodShare

Current Value:
12.7%
Percent %
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (12.7%) is greater  than the previously measured value (11.4%).
Prior Value
(11.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Percent of People Receiving WIC

Current Value:
1.9%
Percent %
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (1.9%) is less  than the previously measured value (2.0%).
Prior Value
(2.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage Percentage of Students Eligible for Free or Reduced-Price School Meals in Portage County

36.6%
Percent %
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (36.6%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (33.7%).
Prior Value
(33.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Portage Projected Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:
14.1%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 14.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.1%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 14.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 23.4%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (16.2%), Portage has a value of 14.1% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(16.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (14.1%) is less and better than the previously measured value (22.2%).
Prior Value
(22.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage Projected Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:
10.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 10.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.0%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 10.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (10.4%), Portage has a value of 10.0% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(10.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (10.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (13.2%).
Prior Value
(13.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Portage Students Eligible for the Free Lunch Program

Current Value:
30.1%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 30.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 34.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 42.2%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 30.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 47.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 63.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,710 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (36.0%), Portage has a value of 30.1% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(36.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (42.8%), Portage has a value of 30.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(42.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (30.1%) is less and better than the previously measured value (31.0%).
Prior Value
(31.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Portage value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.