Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Among the top 20% of US places for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 40% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 27% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 39% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 78% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 80% of US places
- top 4% for commute time
- top 7% for sales tax
- bottom 6% for air quality
Stevens Point is a mid-size city in Wisconsin with about 26,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for weather. Standout strengths include commute time, sales tax, and park & nature access. It rates lower on property tax rate and air quality.
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Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in1.3 in
humid 36%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$54k34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 63% of US places
Home Value$176k55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$855better than 57% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 51% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.82%better than 14% of US places
Income Tax7.60%better than 20% of US places
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US places
Estimated total tax burden15.46%better than 16% of US places
Unemployment4.9%better than 40% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)15°F5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)70°F14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.0 in29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall48.7 inbetter than 14% of US places
Sunny Days211 daysbetter than 28% of US places
Summer Humidity59°Fbetter than 77% of US places
Comfortable Days81 daysbetter than 47% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk64.4better than 52% of US places
Air Quality54 AQIbetter than 6% of US places
School Quality68.3better than 64% of US places
Violent Crime609/100kbetter than 57% of US places
Property Crime958/100kbetter than 50% of US places
Community
Population25,54994th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age28.46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2151st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0361st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)87.8%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.6%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.8%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.3%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.4%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 96% of US places
Walkability8.8/20better than 80% of US places
Airport Distance137 mibetter than 21% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.7%better than 67% of US places
Amenities Nearby73.58better than 48% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 84% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Stevens Point an affordable place to live?
- Stevens Point is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 63% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Stevens Point?
- The median home value in Stevens Point is $176k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Stevens Point?
- Median household income in Stevens Point is $54k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Stevens Point?
- Median gross rent in Stevens Point is $855 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Stevens Point safe?
- Stevens Point is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 609/100k (better than 57%). Property crime is 958/100k.
- What is the weather like in Stevens Point?
- Stevens Point averages 70°F in July and 15°F in January, with 34.0 in of annual precipitation and about 211 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Stevens Point?
- Public-school quality in Stevens Point is above average, scoring better than 64% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Stevens Point?
- The average one-way commute in Stevens Point is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)