Stevens Point, WI

Stevens Point is centrally located in the state, on the Wisconsin River, at the intersection of Interstate 39 and State Highway 10 in Portage County. We are approximately 110 miles north of Madison, 250 miles northwest of Chicago, and 215 miles east of Minneapolis.

The population of Stevens Point is 25,056. The city covers 16.8 square miles. Major employers in Stevens Point include Sentry Insurance, Canadian National Railroad, Stora Enso North America Paper, Lands' End, and Worzalla Publishing.

Stevens Point is home to a University of Wisconsin campus, a Mid-State Technical College campus, and Saint Michael's Hospital. The Stevens Point Area Public School District includes ten elementary schools, two junior high schools, and one high school. Stevens Point also has a number of parochial and private schools.

Conveniently located in the center of the state, the Stevens Point area has something for everyone! Nestled among an abundance of green space and waterways, enjoy our cross country ski trails, numerous hiking and biking trails or a game of golf. Visit quaint shops in our downtown historic district, explore museums and art galleries and take in a special event and tour.

For the outdoor enthusiast there is plenty to do! Green Circle Trail is a 26-mile trail linking scenic natural areas that follows along the Wisconsin and Plover Rivers accommodates recreationalists of all types in all seasons. The Tomorrow River State Trail is a 14-mile trail between the Village of Plover and Waupaca County. The trail is open to bicyclists, snowmobilers and horseback riders. Standing Rocks County Park is another hiking trail, although this one includes an 18 hole disc golf course, 1 mile cross country/dog exercise trail, downhill skiing and a 26 field target archery course.

Perhaps the most famous one of all is the Wisconsin Scenic Ice Age Trail, a continuous 1,000 mile footpath through diverse landscapes that provide outdoor recreation experiences, preserves geological features, serves as an educational resource, provides habitat for the movement of wildlife, provides health and vigor for users, and links history and cultures within Wisconsin.

There are many property options right here in the middle of Wisconsin. If you enjoy the low maintenance of a condo or townhouse, you can purchase a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo with 1,600 square feet for about $90,000. A single family home with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with over 2,200 feet of living space would start around $145,000. Apartments are also available for rent, and one of the apartment communities even offers a Head Start pre-school program for young students.

Stevens Point is a family friendly city, and one that plans on keeping families happy, no matter the age of the person! Come and see why Stevens Point has become such a melting pot for cultures, right in the heart of the mid-west.