Why visit Portland
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 4 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Ritz Theatre, Floral Hall and Jay County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Portland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Portland
Portland is a city in and the county seat of Jay County, Indiana, United States. The population was 6,320 at the 2020 census,
From the Wikipedia article Portland, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks6
Floral Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building in Portland, Indiana
Jay County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
County courthouse in Indiana, United States of America
Jonas Votaw House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Portland Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Indiana, United States
James Haines Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes4
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.8 mi
1610 North Meridian, Portland
Mo-Fr 05:30-22:00; Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
History
Portland was platted in 1837. It was named after Portland, Maine.
The Jay County Courthouse, Portland Commercial Historic District, and Jonas Votaw House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Portland, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare1
Map of Portland
32 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 17°F | 2.8 in | 6.4 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 19°F | 2.7 in | 5.4 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 2.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 3.6 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 2.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 31°F | 3.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 23°F | 2.4 in | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Portland 1 Sw (1 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
Jay County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-06-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2007-03-12: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Delaware County Regional Airport (MIE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Geneva 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Berne 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Winchester 18 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Montpelier 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Coldwater 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Union City 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- St. Henry 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Union City 20 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Hartford City 21 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Bluffton 23 mi northwest, about 38 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
- Jay County Courthouse from south, Nyttend, Public domain
- Portland Masonic Building, Nyttend, Public domain
- Meridian in Portland, Indiana, Nyttend, Public domain
- Portland Fire Station 1, Nyttend, Public domain
- Meridian and Main in Portland, Nyttend, Public domain
- James Haines Farmhouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- West Walnut Church of Christ, Nyttend, Public domain
- Jay County Courthouse cornerstone, Nyttend, Public domain
- Jay County Courthouse from southwest, Nyttend, Public domain
- US27 North + IN26 West Signs (33910515046), formulanone from Huntsville, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Meridian Bridge P4020136, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arch P4020123, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arch P4020126, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Footway P4020124, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dedication P4020122, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meridian Bridge P4020120, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Salomonie River P4020125 Salomonie River, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Floral hall at the Jay County Fairgrounds, Nyttend, Public domain
- Jonas Votaw House, Nyttend, Public domain
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