HazardDB
 



Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: Very Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

33

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

14

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

12

Hazard Shelters

15

Fire Stations

2

Hospitals

2

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Portage County, located in Wisconsin, has a population of 72,255 with a population density of 87.8 people per square mile. The county has a diverse demographic makeup, with the majority of residents being White (91.2%), followed by Asian (2.7%), Hispanic (2.6%), and Multiracial individuals (1.2%). The median age in Portage County is 35.7, with a fairly even distribution between males (48.4%) and females (48.5%). The county has a total of 27,814 households, with an average household size of 2.39 and an average family size of 2.92.

In comparison to other counties in Wisconsin, Portage County has a slightly higher population density and a larger percentage of White residents. It also has a higher percentage of Asian residents compared to the state average. The median age in Portage County is slightly lower than the state average of 39.3 years. Additionally, the county has a higher average household size and average family size compared to the state average of 2.45 and 2.97, respectively. In terms of agricultural statistics, Portage County has a total of 982 farms, with an average farm size of 286 acres and a total of 207,120 crop acres in 2017. The average sale per farm in 2017 was $285,660.

Sources:
- U.S. Census Bureau
- Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection


Regions

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
7 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
823 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
82% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
4/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE