The Town FilesStevens Point, Wisconsin
City in Portage County · population 25,666 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $195,400
- Household income
- $58,031
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 28.4
Stevens Point is a city of 25,666 people in Portage County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $195,400, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for young professionals than 99% of Wisconsin towns, more vibrant than 99% of Wisconsin towns, hipper than 99% of Wisconsin towns.
How Stevens Point ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Stevens Point is worth $195,400, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $58,031, which is more affordable than 37% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $890 a month. 51.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stevens Point | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $195,400 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $890 | $951 |
| Median household income | $58,031 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 51.1% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Stevens Point
| People | Stevens Point | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.4 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.5% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 15.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.6% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.9% | — |
| Work from home | 12.5% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 16.6 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.5% | 89.1% |
Weather in Stevens Point
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 7.1°F. About 34.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.7 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 164 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stevens Point since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 27, 1984 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 12, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 22, 2011.
Severe weather in Portage County since 1996
Portage County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| August 27, 2019 | Flood | DR-4459: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| October 21, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1944: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Portage County
Portage County had 33,088 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,889 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Stevens Point itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Stevens Point
14 public schools with 5,783 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point Area Senior High | 10-12 | 1,458 | 15.7 |
| Benjamin Franklin Junior High | 7-9 | 812 | 13.8 |
| P J Jacobs Junior High | 7-9 | 700 | 13.7 |
| Washington Elementary | K-6 | 474 | 14.8 |
| Point 4 the Future | PK-PK | 425 | 141.7 |
| Bannach Elementary | K-6 | 373 | 14.3 |
| McKinley Center | K-6 | 361 | 12.9 |
| Madison Elementary | K-6 | 339 | 11.3 |
| McDill Elementary | K-6 | 335 | 14.0 |
| Jefferson Elementary | K-6 | 265 | 11.0 |
| Point of Discovery School (charter) | 7-12 | 127 | 14.1 |
| Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning | 9-12 | 69 | 13.8 |
Towns near Stevens Point
- Hull, WI2.8 mi · 5,287 people · home $283,500
- Plover, WI4.4 mi · 13,519 people · home $269,800
- Stockton, WI7.0 mi · 3,018 people · home $290,100
- Grand Rapids, WI14.2 mi · 7,576 people · home $223,500
- Lake Wazeecha, WI14.5 mi · 3,107 people · home $218,800
- Wisconsin Rapids, WI16.4 mi · 18,877 people · home $131,900
- Mosinee, WI19.6 mi · 4,452 people · home $156,100
- Kronenwetter, WI20.4 mi · 8,353 people · home $273,300
Stevens Point questions
Is Stevens Point, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stevens Point scores better for retirees than 8% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 2%. 13.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.4).
How much does a house cost in Stevens Point?
The median owner-occupied home in Stevens Point is valued at $195,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,031, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $890 a month.
What is the weather like in Stevens Point?
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 7.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.0 inches of precipitation a year and 48.7 inches of snow.
Does Stevens Point get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stevens Point since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 27, 1984. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)