Plover, Wisconsin
Plover is a village of 13,884 people in Portage County, Wisconsin, founded in 1844.
Why visit Plover
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 47 parks and trails, 45 places to eat and 7 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include August G. and Theresa Green House, Christina Kuhl House, Iverson Park and Sentry Curling Center.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 7°F, and about 49 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Plover
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Plover
Plover is a village in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. A central hub of the Stevens Point Micropolitan Statistical Area, it is the most populous village and the second-largest municipality in the county. With a population of 13,519 at the 2020 United States census and an estimated 14,531 in 2026, Plover has emerged as a major regional center for agriculture, food processing, and "Silent Sports" recreation.
From the Wikipedia article Plover, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks9
August G. and Theresa Green House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Christina Kuhl House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic house in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States
David McMillan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
House in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States
Fox Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States
Hardware Mutual Insurance Companies Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Commercial building in Stevens Point, United States
Mathias Mitchell Public Square–Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic district in Stevens Point, Wisconsin
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Temple Beth Israel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Building in Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Parks, trails and playgrounds47
Godfrey & Maybelle Erickson Natural Area
Park · 2.7 mi
3208 Della Street, Stevens Point
06:00-23:00
35 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes45
Grazin' Angus Relaxed Dining & Spirits
Restaurant · American, Burger, Pizza, Sandwich, Seafood, Steak House · 2.3 mi
4020 County Rd R
We-Mo 16:30-21:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.7 mi
120 Crossroads Drive, Plover
Mo-Th 05:30-21:00; Fr 05:30-22:00; Sa 05:30-21:30; Su 05:30-21:00
Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.6 mi
190 Crossroads Drive, Plover
33 more on the map.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship11
Old Plover Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning
School · 4.6 mi
1900 W Zinda Dr, Stevens Point
Healthcare5
Aspirus Plover Clinic - Vern Holmes Drive
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
5409 Vern Holmes Drive, Stevens Point
Map of Plover
157 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 7°F | 1.2 in | 11.6 in |
| Feb | 28°F | 9°F | 1.1 in | 11.5 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 21°F | 1.8 in | 6.9 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 33°F | 3.4 in | 4.2 in |
| May | 66°F | 45°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 56°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 60°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 58°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 50°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 37°F | 2.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 42°F | 26°F | 1.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Dec | 29°F | 14°F | 1.5 in | 12.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stevens Pt (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Portage County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-08-27: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2010-10-21: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-18: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Stevens Point Municipal Airport (STE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Whiting 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Stevens Point 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Park Ridge 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Polonia 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Bancroft 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Lake Wazeecha 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Biron 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Marshfield 34 mi northwest, about 55 min by car
- Greenville 50 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fox Crossing 55 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ploverwistower, Hourick, Public domain
- Plover Village Hall, Wikideas1, CC0
- Old Plover Methodist Church, Tgkrause, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Plover, Wisconsin, Wikideas1, CC0
- Younkers Retail Store - Plover - Wisconsin (53074308309), Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- Plover Communication Tower - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Del Monte® Plover Plant - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Plover Water Tower 2 - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Plover Water Tower 1 - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Plover Town Hall, Wikideas1, CC0
- Power Lines near Plover - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Ashley Furniture® Store Plover - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Best Buy in Plover, Wisconsin - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Christina Kuhl House, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- August and Theresa Green house, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- Fox Theater Stevens Point, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- David McMillan house, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- Matthias Mitchell public square Stevens Point, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- Hardware Mutual Insurance Company Building, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- Temple Beth Israel Stevens Point, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- Comfort Inn® - panoramio (2), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Del Monte® Water Tower - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Hampton® Inn - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- -NPLD2016- Stevens Point, Wisconsin (30122930486), mypubliclands, Public domain
- Xcel Power Line - panoramio (3), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Xcel Energy Power Lines - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Crossroads Commons Pond - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Walmart Supercenter - panoramio (16), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- McDonald's® - panoramio (31), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Golden Corral® - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Petco® - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Staples® - panoramio (1), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Michaels - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- MC Sports - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Maurices® - panoramio (2), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- T.J.Maxx® - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Stevens Point Cell Tower - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Chili's® Grill ^ Bar - panoramio (3), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- The Charcoal Grill - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Whiting Village Hall, Wikideas1, CC0
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