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an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

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

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage WIC Recipients Served in Portage County

Current Value:
1,379
Recipients
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (1,379) is less  than the previously measured value (1,433).
Prior Value
(1,433)
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

Economy / Government Assistance

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage

Economy / Government Assistance

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage Amount of Energy Assistance Crisis Payments

Current Value:
$215,498
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($215,498) is less  than the previously measured value ($255,688).
Prior Value
($255,688)
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 Amount of Energy Assistance Regular Grant Payments

$1,176,179
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($1,176,179) is greater  than the previously measured value ($1,055,817).
Prior Value
($1,055,817)
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 Households with Cash Public Assistance Income

Current Value:
3.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 3.6% which is in the worst 25% 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 2.5%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 3.6% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,923 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (2.0%), Portage has a value of 3.6% which is higher and worse.
WI Value
(2.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.7%), Portage has a value of 3.6% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(2.7%)
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 Number of Approved Requests by Emergency Services

Current Value:
4,547
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (4,547) is less  than the previously measured value (7,112).
Prior Value
(7,112)
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 Approved Requests for Housing Needs by Emergency Services

657
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (657) is less  than the previously measured value (888).
Prior Value
(888)
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 Energy Assistance Crisis Payments

Current Value:
601
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (601) is less  than the previously measured value (916).
Prior Value
(916)
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 Energy Assistance Regular Grant Payments

1,191
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (1,191) 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 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 by Emergency Services

45.0%
Percent %
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (45.0%) is less  than the previously measured value (50.0%).
Prior Value
(50.0%)
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, 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 Medical/Rx Requests Approved by Emergency Services

2.0%
Percent %
(2015-2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (2.0%) is less  than the previously measured value (4.6%).
Prior Value
(4.6%)
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.

County: Portage Percent Other Requests Approved by Emergency Services

9.0%
Percent %
(2015-2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (9.0%) is less  than the previously measured value (18.6%).
Prior Value
(18.6%)
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.

County: Portage Percent Shelter Requests Approved by Emergency Services

4.0%
Percent %
(2015-2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (4.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (3.7%).
Prior Value
(3.7%)
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.

County: Portage Percent Transportation Requests Approved by Emergency Services

17.0%
Percent %
(2015-2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (17.0%) is less  than the previously measured value (18.4%).
Prior Value
(18.4%)
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 Percent Utilities Requests Approved by Emergency Services

1.0%
Percent %
(2015-2016)
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 Amount of Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund Grant Payments

$196,626
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($196,626) is less  than the previously measured value ($200,666).
Prior Value
($200,666)
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 Number of Keep Wisconsin Warm/Cool Fund Grant Payments

691
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (691) is less  than the previously measured value (1,149).
Prior Value
(1,149)
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

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage Capacity of Nursing Home/Skilled Nursing Facilities

98
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (98) is less  than the previously measured value (160).
Prior Value
(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.

County: Portage Capacity of Residential Care Apartment Complexes

Current Value:
230
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (230) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (230).
Prior Value
(230)
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 Capcity of Community Based Residential Facilities

Current Value:
376
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (376) is greater  than the previously measured value (374).
Prior Value
(374)
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 Fair Market Rent - 1 Bedroom

Current Value:
$617
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($617) is less and better than the previously measured value ($627).
Prior Value
($627)
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 Fair Market Rent - 2 Bedroom

Current Value:
$782
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($782) is less and better than the previously measured value ($784).
Prior Value
($784)
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 Fair Market Rent - 3 Bedroom

Current Value:
$1,008
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($1,008) is less and better than the previously measured value ($1,032).
Prior Value
($1,032)
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 Fair Market Rent - 4 Bedroom

Current Value:
$1,192
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($1,192) is less and better than the previously measured value ($1,262).
Prior Value
($1,262)
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 Fair Market Rent - Efficiency

Current Value:
$566
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($566) is less and better than the previously measured value ($610).
Prior Value
($610)
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 Gross Rent as a Percent of Income - 20-29.9%

Current Value:
22.4%
Percent %
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (22.4%) is less and better than the previously measured value (25.7%).
Prior Value
(25.7%)
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 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 Gross Rent as a Percent of Income - 30% or More

Current Value:
42.1%
Percent %
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (42.1%) is less and better than the previously measured value (44.2%).
Prior Value
(44.2%)
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 Gross Rent as a Percent of Income - Less than 20%

Current Value:
35.5%
Percent %
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (35.5%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (28.9%).
Prior Value
(28.9%)
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 Homeowner Vacancy Rate

Current Value:

County: Portage Homeowner Vacancy Rate

0.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 0.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.3%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 0.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (0.7%), Portage has a value of 0.3% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(0.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (1.1%), Portage has a value of 0.3% which is lower and better.
US Value
(1.1%)
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 Homeownership

Current Value:

County: Portage Homeownership

65.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the WI Value (60.0%), Portage has a value of 65.4%.
WI Value
(60.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), Portage has a value of 65.4%.
US Value
(57.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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 Median Fair Market Rental Costs (Occupied Units Paying Rent, 5-Year Estimates)

$782
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($782) is greater  than the previously measured value ($776).
Prior Value
($776)
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 Median Household Gross Rent

Current Value:

County: Portage Median Household Gross Rent

$876
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of $876 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $829 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $929.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the WI Value ($992), Portage has a value of $876 which is lower and better.
WI Value
($992)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value ($1,268), Portage has a value of $876 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,268)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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 Median Housing Unit Value

Current Value:

County: Portage Median Housing Unit Value

$214,700
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of $214,700 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $194,100 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $167,275.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the WI Value ($231,400), Portage has a value of $214,700 which is lower and worse.
WI Value
($231,400)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value ($281,900), Portage has a value of $214,700 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($281,900)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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 Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

$566
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of $566 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $564 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $613.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the WI Value ($624), Portage has a value of $566 which is lower and better.
WI Value
($624)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value ($584), Portage has a value of $566 which is lower and better.
US Value
($584)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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 Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

Current Value:
$1,450
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of $1,450 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,408 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,536.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the WI Value ($1,602), Portage has a value of $1,450 which is lower and better.
WI Value
($1,602)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value ($1,828), Portage has a value of $1,450 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,828)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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 Mortgaged Owners Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Housing

19.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 19.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 29.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (23.4%), Portage has a value of 19.1% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(23.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (27.8%), Portage has a value of 19.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(27.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (19.1%) is less and better than the previously measured value (21.5%).
Prior Value
(21.5%)
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)

County: Portage Number of Community Based Residential Facilities

Current Value:
18
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (18) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (18).
Prior Value
(18)
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 Nursing Home/Skilled Nursing Facilities

Current Value:
2
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (2) is not statistically different from 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.

County: Portage Number of Residential Care Apartment Complexes

Current Value:
4
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (4) is greater 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.

County: Portage Overcrowded Households

Current Value:

County: Portage Overcrowded Households

1.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 1.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.8%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the WI Value (1.6%), Portage has a value of 1.3% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(1.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (3.4%), Portage has a value of 1.3% which is lower and better.
US Value
(3.4%)
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 Percentage of Housing Needs that Went Unmet

Current Value:
24.0%
Percent %
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (24.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (27.0%).
Prior Value
(27.0%)
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 Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

41.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 41.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 39.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 42.0%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 41.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 49.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (43.1%), Portage has a value of 41.4% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(43.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (49.9%), Portage has a value of 41.4% which is lower and better.
US Value
(49.9%)
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)

County: Portage Selected Monthly Owner costs as a percentage of household income (for those with a mortgage) - 20-29.9%

23.1%
Percent %
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (23.1%) is less  than the previously measured value (24.5%).
Prior Value
(24.5%)
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 Selected Monthly Owner costs as a percentage of household income (for those with a mortgage) - 30% or more

21.5%
Percent %
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (21.5%) is greater  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.
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 Selected Monthly Owner costs as a percentage of household income (for those with a mortgage) - less than 20%

55.4%
Percent %
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (55.4%) is less  than the previously measured value (57.0%).
Prior Value
(57.0%)
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 Severe Housing Problems

Current Value:

County: Portage Severe Housing Problems

11.2%
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 11.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.1%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 11.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (12.9%), Portage has a value of 11.2% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(12.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Portage has a value of 11.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (11.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (12.4%).
Prior Value
(12.4%)
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 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 Housing Units in Portage County

Current Value:
30,287
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (30,287) is greater  than the previously measured value (29,601).
Prior Value
(29,601)
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

Economy / Income

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage

Economy / Income

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage Annual household survival budget for a family

Current Value:
$69,192
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($69,192) is greater and worse than the previously measured value ($63,444).
Prior Value
($63,444)
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 Annual household survival budget for a single adult

$21,624
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($21,624) is greater and worse than the previously measured value ($18,852).
Prior Value
($18,852)
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 Average Hourly Wage of Child Care Teacher in Portage County

$10
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($10) is less and worse than the previously measured value ($11).
Prior Value
($11)
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 Estimated Tourism Spending in Portage County

Current Value:
124,700,000
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (124,700,000) is greater and better than the previously measured value (119,600,000).
Prior Value
(119,600,000)
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 Family Survival Budget Hourly Wage

Current Value:
$35
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($35) is greater  than the previously measured value ($32).
Prior Value
($32)
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 Gender Pay Gap

Current Value:

County: Portage Gender Pay Gap

$0.70
Cents on the dollar
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the WI Value ($0.73), Portage has a value of $0.70 which is lower and worse.
WI Value
($0.73)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value ($0.73), Portage has a value of $0.70 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($0.73)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($0.70) is not statistically different from the previously measured value ($0.70).
Prior Value
($0.70)
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 Households that are Above the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) Threshold

68.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 68.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 65.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 60.2%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the WI Value (66.0%), Portage has a value of 68.4% which is higher and better.
WI Value
(66.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (68.4%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (68.2%).
Prior Value
(68.2%)
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 Households that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE)

20.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 20.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.5%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the WI Value (23.0%), Portage has a value of 20.4% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(23.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (20.4%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (18.6%).
Prior Value
(18.6%)
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.

County: Portage Income Inequality

Current Value:

County: Portage Income Inequality

0.417
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 0.417 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.422 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.439.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 0.417 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.445 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.470.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (0.444), Portage has a value of 0.417 which is lower and better.
WI Value
(0.444)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (0.483), Portage has a value of 0.417 which is lower and better.
US Value
(0.483)
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 Median Household Income

Current Value:

County: Portage Median Household Income

$71,301
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of $71,301 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $67,762 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $61,516.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of $71,301 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $60,831 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $52,521.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value ($72,458), Portage has a value of $71,301 which is lower and worse.
WI Value
($72,458)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value ($75,149), Portage has a value of $71,301 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($75,149)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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 Monthly Household Survival Budget for a Family

Current Value:
$5,766
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($5,766) is greater and worse than the previously measured value ($5,287).
Prior Value
($5,287)
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 Monthly Household Survival Budget for a Single Adult

$1,802
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($1,802) is greater and worse than the previously measured value ($1,571).
Prior Value
($1,571)
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 Per Capita Income

Current Value:

County: Portage Per Capita Income

$37,990
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of $37,990 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $36,517 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $33,601.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of $37,990 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $32,340 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $28,112.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value ($40,130), Portage has a value of $37,990 which is lower and worse.
WI Value
($40,130)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value ($41,261), Portage has a value of $37,990 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($41,261)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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 Per Capita Income

Current Value:
$41,000
(2015)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($41,000) is greater and better than the previously measured value ($40,000).
Prior Value
($40,000)
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 Portage County Property Tax Revenue

Current Value:
$31,168,505
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($31,168,505) is greater  than the previously measured value ($29,903,481).
Prior Value
($29,903,481)
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 Portage County Sales Tax Revenue

Current Value:
$7,710,814
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($7,710,814) is greater  than the previously measured value ($7,032,629).
Prior Value
($7,032,629)
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 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 Sales Tax Revenue Percent Increase

Current Value:
23.1%
Percent %
(2012-2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (23.1%) is greater  than the previously measured value (2.8%).
Prior Value
(2.8%)
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 Portage County Single Adult Survival Budget Hourly Wage

$12
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($12) is greater  than the previously measured value ($11).
Prior Value
($11)
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

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage Children Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

Current Value:
31.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 31.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 36.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 44.4%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (31.5%), Portage has a value of 31.0% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(31.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (36.5%), Portage has a value of 31.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(36.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (31.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (25.1%).
Prior Value
(25.1%)
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 Children Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
9.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 9.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.0%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 9.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (13.3%), Portage has a value of 9.6% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(13.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Portage has a value of 9.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(16.7%)
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 Families Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

Current Value:
17.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 17.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 21.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 825 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (18.5%), Portage has a value of 17.5% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(18.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (22.5%), Portage has a value of 17.5% which is lower and better.
US Value
(22.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (17.5%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (15.8%).
Prior Value
(15.8%)
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 Families Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
5.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 5.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.7%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 5.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,104 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (6.6%), Portage has a value of 5.1% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(6.6%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (8.8%), Portage has a value of 5.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(8.8%)
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 Households Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
11.2%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 11.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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 12.2%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the WI Value (11.0%), Portage has a value of 11.2% which is higher and worse.
WI Value
(11.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (11.2%) is less and better than the previously measured value (13.3%).
Prior Value
(13.3%)
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 People 65+ Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

Current Value:
17.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 17.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 32.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (26.5%), Portage has a value of 17.0% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(26.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (28.0%), Portage has a value of 17.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(28.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (17.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (20.5%).
Prior Value
(20.5%)
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 People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
6.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 6.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.5%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 6.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (8.1%), Portage has a value of 6.0% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(8.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.0%), Portage has a value of 6.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.0%)
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 Below Poverty Level (Count)

Current Value:
727
People
(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 People Living 200% Above Poverty Level

Current Value:
76.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 76.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 73.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 69.0%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 76.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 66.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 59.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (74.4%), Portage has a value of 76.1% which is higher and better.
WI Value
(74.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (71.2%), Portage has a value of 76.1% which is higher and better.
US Value
(71.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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 People Living Below 200% of Poverty Level

Current Value:
24.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 24.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 28.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 34.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (25.3%), Portage has a value of 24.6% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(25.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (28.4%), Portage has a value of 24.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(28.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (24.6%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (23.0%).
Prior Value
(23.0%)
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 People Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
10.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 10.4% 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 10.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (10.7%), Portage has a value of 10.4% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(10.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Portage has a value of 10.4% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.5%)
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.0%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)

County: Portage Veterans Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
5.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 5.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.5%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 5.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (5.9%), Portage has a value of 5.5% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(5.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.0%), Portage has a value of 5.5% which is lower and better.
US Value
(7.0%)
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 Young Children Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
12.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 12.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.6%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 12.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (14.9%), Portage has a value of 12.1% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(14.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (18.1%), Portage has a value of 12.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(18.1%)
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 Youth not in School or Working

Current Value:
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 1.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.0%.
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 1.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,130 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (1.3%), Portage has a value of 0.8% which is lower and better.
WI Value
(1.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (1.8%), Portage has a value of 0.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(1.8%)
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.

County: Portage

Education

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage

Education

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage Average Percent of Students Scoring Advanced in English Language Arts Across All Public School Districts in Portage County

4.7%
Percent %
(2018-2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (4.7%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (6.4%).
Prior Value
(6.4%)
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 Average Percent of Students Scoring Basic in English Language Arts Across All Public School Districts in Portage County

35.4%
Percent %
(2018-2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (35.4%) is less  than the previously measured value (37.7%).
Prior Value
(37.7%)
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.

County: Portage Average Percent of Students Scoring Below Basic in English Language Arts Across All Public School Districts in Portage County

20.8%
Percent %
(2018-2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (20.8%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (18.2%).
Prior Value
(18.2%)
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 Average Percent of Students Scoring Proficient in English Language Arts Across All Public School Districts in Portage County

36.2%
Percent %
(2018-2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (36.2%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (35.5%).
Prior Value
(35.5%)
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 Percent of Public School Faculty with 5 Years or More of Teaching Experience in Portage County

83.0%
Percent %
(2015-2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (83.0%) is greater  than the previously measured value (81.4%).
Prior Value
(81.4%)
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 Total Education Cost Per Pupil in Portage County

Current Value:
$13,554
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($13,554) is greater  than the previously measured value ($12,794).
Prior Value
($12,794)
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 Wisconsin Forward Exam English Language Arts Score - Percent Below Basic and Basic

54.3%
Percent %
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (54.3%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (54.4%).
Prior Value
(54.4%)
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 Wisconsin Forward Exam English Language Arts Score - Percent Proficient and Advanced

36.1%
Percent %
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (36.1%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (43.7%).
Prior Value
(43.7%)
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 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 Wisconsin Forward Exam Math Score - Percent Below Basic and Basic

58.2%
Percent %
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (58.2%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (53.4%).
Prior Value
(53.4%)
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 Wisconsin Forward Exam Math Score - Percent Proficient and Advanced

34.3%
Percent %
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (34.3%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (44.7%).
Prior Value
(44.7%)
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.

County: Portage Wisconsin Forward Exam Science Score - Percent Advanced and Proficient

50.3%
Percent %
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (50.3%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (60.3%).
Prior Value
(60.3%)
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 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 Wisconsin Forward Exam Science Score - Percent Below Basic and Basic

43.7%
Percent %
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (43.7%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (37.5%).
Prior Value
(37.5%)
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 Wisconsin Forward Exam Social Studies Score - Percent Advanced and Proficient

48.9%
Percent %
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (48.9%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (55.8%).
Prior Value
(55.8%)
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 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 Wisconsin Forward Exam Social Studies Score - Percent Below Basic and Basic

42.8%
Percent %
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (42.8%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (41.9%).
Prior Value
(41.9%)
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 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

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage Average Weekly Rate for Family Child Care - Infants

$179
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($179) is greater and worse than the previously measured value ($162).
Prior Value
($162)
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 Average Weekly Rate for Group Child Care - Infants

$213
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($213) is not statistically different from the previously measured value ($213).
Prior Value
($213)
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 Child Care Centers

Current Value:

County: Portage Child Care Centers

8.3
Per 1,000 population under age 5
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 8.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 6.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 5.3.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the WI Value (6.5), Portage has a value of 8.3 which is higher and better.
WI Value
(6.5)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.0), Portage has a value of 8.3 which is higher and better.
US Value
(7.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (8.3) is less and worse than the previously measured value (8.4).
Prior Value
(8.4)
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 County Family Annual Child Care Rates Compared to Group Child Care Rates for Infants

$10,278
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($10,278) is greater and worse than the previously measured value ($10,156).
Prior Value
($10,156)
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 Care Providers in Portage County

Current Value:
66
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (66) is less  than the previously measured value (80).
Prior Value
(80)
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 Receiving Wisconsin Shares Childcare Subsidies

161
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (161) is less  than the previously measured value (178).
Prior Value
(178)
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 Regulated Child Care Slots in Portage County

1,819
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (1,819) is less and worse than the previously measured value (1,961).
Prior Value
(1,961)
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 Childcare Centers in Portage County with a YoungStar Rating of 4 or 5

11.0%
Percent %
(2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (11.0%) is less 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.

County: Portage Percent of Children Who are Flourishing

Current Value:
78.8%
Percent %
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (78.8%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (81.2%).
Prior Value
(81.2%)
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 Percent of Children Who Received a Parent-Completed Developmental Screening Tool (Ages 9 Months to 36 Months)

42.8%
Percent %
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (42.8%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (37.9%).
Prior Value
(37.9%)
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

Education / Educational Attainment

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage

Education / Educational Attainment

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage Average ACT Scores in Portage County

Current Value:
20
(2015-2016 School Year)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (20) is less and worse than the previously measured value (21).
Prior Value
(21)
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 Average Percent of Students Scoring Advanced in Mathematics Across All Portage County Public School Districts

4.4%
Percent %
(2018-2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (4.4%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (4.0%).
Prior Value
(4.0%)
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 Average Percent of Students Scoring Basic in Mathematics Across All Portage County Public School Districts

38.0%
Percent %
(2018-2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (38.0%) is greater  than the previously measured value (36.8%).
Prior Value
(36.8%)
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 Average Percent of Students Scoring Below Basic in Mathematics Across All Portage County Public School Districts

20.9%
Percent %
(2018-2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (20.9%) is less and better than the previously measured value (23.9%).
Prior Value
(23.9%)
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 Average percent of students scoring Proficient in Mathematics across all Portage County public school districts

33.8%
Percent %
(2018-2019)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (33.8%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (33.3%).
Prior Value
(33.3%)
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 County Residents Enrolled as Undergraduates at UW-Stevens Point

626
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (626) is less and worse than the previously measured value (714).
Prior Value
(714)
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 County Residents Enrolled at Any University of Wisconsin System Campus

686
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (686) is less  than the previously measured value (712).
Prior Value
(712)
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 County Residents Enrolled at any Wisconsin Technical College System Campus

337
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (337) is greater  than the previously measured value (321).
Prior Value
(321)
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 County Residents Enrolled at Mid-State Technical College

777
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (777) is less and worse than the previously measured value (787).
Prior Value
(787)
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 Dropout Rates for Portage County

Current Value:
0.6%
Percent %
(2020)
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 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 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Current Value:
33.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 33.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 23.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 19.5%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 33.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (32.0%), Portage has a value of 33.6% which is higher and better.
WI Value
(32.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), Portage has a value of 33.6% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(34.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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 People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:
94.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 94.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 92.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 91.4%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 94.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 89.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (93.1%), Portage has a value of 94.7% which is higher and better.
WI Value
(93.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (89.1%), Portage has a value of 94.7% which is higher and better.
US Value
(89.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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 Percent of County Adults Enrolled at Any UW System School

1.1%
Percent %
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (1.1%) is less  than the previously measured value (1.2%).
Prior Value
(1.2%)
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, 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 County Adults Enrolled at UW-Stevens Point

1.1%
Percent %
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (1.1%) is less  than the previously measured value (1.2%).
Prior Value
(1.2%)
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, 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 Mid-State Technical College Graduates Employed Within 1 Year of Graduation

91.8%
Percent %
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (91.8%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (94.1%).
Prior Value
(94.1%)
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, 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 Mid-State Technical College Students Who Graduate from the Same Program within 6 Years

37.0%
Percent %
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (37.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (43.0%).
Prior Value
(43.0%)
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 Adults Enrolled at Any Wisconsin Technical College

0.6%
Percent %
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (0.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.6%).
Prior Value
(0.6%)
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 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 Percent of Portage County Adults Enrolled at Mid-State Technical College

1.4%
Percent %
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (1.4%) is not statistically different from 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.
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 UW-Stevens Point Graduates Employed within 1 Year of Graduation

90.6%
Percent %
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (90.6%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (58.1%).
Prior Value
(58.1%)
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 Percent of Wisconsin Technical College System Graduates Employed Within 1 Year of Graduation

90.6%
Percent %
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (90.6%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (93.4%).
Prior Value
(93.4%)
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, 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 Wisconsin Technical College System Students who Graduate from the Same Program within 6 Years

41.2%
Percent %
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (41.2%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (38.7%).
Prior Value
(38.7%)
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 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 Seniors Graduating with a Regular Diploma in Portage County

94.0%
Percent %
(2015-2016 School Year)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (94.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (96.0%).
Prior Value
(96.0%)
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 UW-Stevens Point Average Six-Year Graduation Percentage Rate

55.4%
Percent %
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (55.4%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (58.9%).
Prior Value
(58.9%)
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, 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 Veterans with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:
95.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 95.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 94.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 93.0%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 95.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 94.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 91.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (94.9%), Portage has a value of 95.4% which is higher and better.
WI Value
(94.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (95.0%), Portage has a value of 95.4% which is higher and better.
US Value
(95.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
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

Education / School Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage

Education / School Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage Percent of Portage County Students Who are Economically Disadvantaged

38.0%
Percent %
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (38.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (35.5%).
Prior Value
(35.5%)
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 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 Students with Limited English Proficiency

6.4%
Percent %
(2015-2016)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (6.4%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (5.0%).
Prior Value
(5.0%)
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 Student-to-Teacher Ratio

Current Value:

County: Portage Student-to-Teacher Ratio

13.7
Students per teacher
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 13.7 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.7.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 13.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.7.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,125 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (13.7), Portage has a value of 13.7.
WI Value
(13.7)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (15.4), Portage has a value of 13.7 which is lower and better.
US Value
(15.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (13.7) is less and better than the previously measured value (14.0).
Prior Value
(14.0)
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, 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

Education / School Resources

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage

Education / School Resources

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage Total Revenue Per Pupil in Portage County

Current Value:
$14,414
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($14,414) is greater and better than the previously measured value ($13,939).
Prior Value
($13,939)
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

Education / Student Performance K-12

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage

Education / Student Performance K-12

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage Forward Exam Proficiency: English Language Arts

Current Value:
39.4%
Percent of students
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the WI Value (39.2%), Portage has a value of 39.4% which is higher and better.
WI Value
(39.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (39.4%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (38.0%).
Prior Value
(38.0%)
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 Forward Exam Proficiency: Mathematics

Current Value:
41.1%
Percent of students
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the WI Value (41.1%), Portage has a value of 41.1%.
WI Value
(41.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (41.1%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (39.0%).
Prior Value
(39.0%)
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 Forward Exam Proficiency: Science

Current Value:
55.2%
Percent of students
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the WI Value (49.2%), Portage has a value of 55.2% which is higher and better.
WI Value
(49.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (55.2%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (49.8%).
Prior Value
(49.8%)
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 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 Forward Exam Proficiency: Social Studies

Current Value:
56.8%
Percent of students
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the WI Value (52.2%), Portage has a value of 56.8% which is higher and better.
WI Value
(52.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (56.8%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (54.7%).
Prior Value
(54.7%)
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 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 High School Graduation

Current Value:

County: Portage High School Graduation

91.4%
(2020-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 91.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 92.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 89.8%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 65 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to the WI Value (89.5%), Portage has a value of 91.4% which is higher and better.
WI Value
(89.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (86.2%), Portage has a value of 91.4% which is higher and better.
US Value
(86.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (91.4%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (92.9%).
Prior Value
(92.9%)
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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (90.7%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(90.7%)

County: Portage Rate of Chronically Absent Students

Current Value:
7.0%
Percent %
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (7.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (11.1%).
Prior Value
(11.1%)
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

Environmental Health

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage

Environmental Health

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage Pounds of Recycling Per Capita

Current Value:
148
Pounds
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (148) is less and better than the previously measured value (171).
Prior Value
(171)
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 Pounds of Waste Per Capita

Current Value:

County: Portage Pounds of Waste Per Capita

477
Pounds
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (477) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (470).
Prior Value
(470)
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 Registered groundwater and surface water withdrawals per year

25
Billion gallons
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (25) is less  than the previously measured value (27).
Prior Value
(27)
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

Environmental Health / Air

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage

Environmental Health / Air

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage Air Pollution due to Particulate Matter

Current Value:
7.9
Micrograms per cubic meter
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 7.9 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.1.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 7.9 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.8.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,115 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (7.8), Portage has a value of 7.9 which is higher and worse.
WI Value
(7.8)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.4), Portage has a value of 7.9 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(7.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (7.9) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (7.2).
Prior Value
(7.2)
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 Portage County Carbon Monoxide Emissions

Current Value:
196
Tons
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (196) is less and better than the previously measured value (206).
Prior Value
(206)
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 Nitrogen Oxides Emissions

Current Value:
211
Tons
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (211) is less and better than the previously measured value (227).
Prior Value
(227)
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 Particulate Matter (PM10) Emissions

156
Tons
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (156) is less and better than the previously measured value (157).
Prior Value
(157)
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 Particulate Matter Emissions

Current Value:
205
Tons
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (205) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (193).
Prior Value
(193)
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 Sulfur Dioxide Emissions

Current Value:
34
Tons
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (34) is less and better than the previously measured value (40).
Prior Value
(40)
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 Recognized Carcinogens Released into Air

Current Value:
2,382
Pounds
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Portage (2,382) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (1,827).
Prior Value
(1,827)
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

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Portage Access to Exercise Opportunities

Current Value:
71.1%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 71.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 67.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 58.8%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 71.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 64.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 47.1%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,096 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (83.7%), Portage has a value of 71.1% which is lower and worse.
WI Value
(83.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (84.1%), Portage has a value of 71.1% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(84.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (71.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (71.1%).
Prior Value
(71.1%)
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.

County: Portage Access to Parks

Current Value:

County: Portage Access to Parks

53.4%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 53.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 42.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 23.8%.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 72 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 53.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 24.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 9.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (59.9%), Portage has a value of 53.4% which is lower and worse.
WI Value
(59.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (53.4%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (26.1%).
Prior Value
(26.1%)
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.

County: Portage Food Environment Index

Current Value:

County: Portage Food Environment Index

9.2
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 9.2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 8.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 8.3.
WI Counties
The distribution is based on data from 71 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 9.2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 7.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 6.9.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,108 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (9.1), Portage has a value of 9.2 which is higher and better.
WI Value
(9.1)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.7), Portage has a value of 9.2 which is higher and better.
US Value
(7.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (9.2) is greater and better than the previously measured value (8.9).
Prior Value
(8.9)
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 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 Liquor Store Density

Current Value:

County: Portage Liquor Store Density

5.7
Stores per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 5.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.9.
WI Counties
(2018)
The distribution is based on data from 36 Wisconsin counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Portage has a value of 5.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.4.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,477 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the WI Value (7.3), Portage has a value of 5.7 which is lower and better.
WI Value
(7.3)
The regional value is compared to the Wisconsin State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.7), Portage has a value of 5.7 which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Portage (5.7) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (5.7).
Prior Value
(5.7)
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.