Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Stevens Point is a city of 25,785 people in Portage County, Wisconsin, founded in 1847.
Why visit Stevens Point
Townapedia lists 29 museums and landmarks, 75 parks and trails, 130 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Rogers Cinema, The Opera House, August G. and Theresa Green House and Iverson Park.
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 Stevens Point
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Stevens Point
Stevens Point is a city in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. Its population was 25,666 at the 2020 census. It forms the core of the Stevens Point micropolitan statistical area, which had a population of 70,377 in 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Stevens Point, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
CWACT Rehearsal Shack
Cinema and theater · 1.4 mi
2952 Minnesota Avenue, Stevens Point
Pankowski Friends Amphitheater
Cinema and theater · 1.2 mi
2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point
Museums and landmarks29
The Opera House
Monument and historic site · 1.6 mi
Renovation began in 2020. As of July 2024, it is still being renovated. The Annex next door has opened as an events venue.
1116-1128 Main Street, Stevens Point
August G. and Theresa Green House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
1501 Main Street, Stevens Point
Christina Kuhl House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States
1416 Main Street, Stevens Point
Open in Google Maps · Wikipedia · +1 715-341-3541;+1 715-343-9844
David McMillan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
House in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States
1924 Pine Street, Stevens Point
Folding Furniture Works Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Warehouse in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States
Fox Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 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 · 1.6 mi
Commercial building in Stevens Point, United States
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Mathias Mitchell Public Square–Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic district in Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Temple Beth Israel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Building in Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Pioneer Pointe Apartments
Monument and historic site · 1.8 mi
1020 First Street, Stevens Point
17 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds75
Godfrey & Maybelle Erickson Natural Area
Park · 1.8 mi
3208 Della Street, Stevens Point
06:00-23:00
63 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes130
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
417 Division Street, Stevens Point
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Polito's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.7 mi
960 Main Street, Stevens Point
Mo-We 11:00-22:00; Th 11:00-02:30, Fr-Sa 11:00-03:00; Su 11:00-19:00
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
118 more on the map.
History
Historically part of the Menominee homelands, a three-mile strip along the Wisconsin River was ceded to the United States in an 1836 treaty. In 1854, the Menominee made its last treaty with the U.S., gathering on a reservation on the Wolf River. In the Menominee language, it is called Pasīpahkīhnen, which means "It juts out as land" or "point of land".
Stevens Point was named after George Stevens, who operated a grocery and supply business on the Wisconsin River during the extensive logging of interior Wisconsin. The river was used by logging companies to float logs to market. Loggers on the river found this a convenient stopping point, as the river bends slightly and the operation was from far upstream. The town developed from Stevens's post and was named for him.
In 1845, the postal service came to Stevens Point. With this improvement in communications, the population tripled within 20 years.
In 1847, the first plat was laid out of what became the City of Stevens Point, including the Public Square. The town square was originally an area next to the Wisconsin River where professionals, craftsmen, businessmen, and loggers gathered before their river journeys, bringing revenue to the area. As years went by, the area around the town square grew as logging increased.
From the History section of Stevens Point, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay15
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Stevens Point
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
1100 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point
Churches and places of worship27
Old Plover Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Shopping23
Gas and EV charging23
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Mid-State Technical College - Stevens Point Downtown Campus
School · 1.7 mi
1001 Centerpoint Drive, Stevens Point
Healthcare19
Aspirus Plover Clinic - Vern Holmes Drive
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.5 mi
5409 Vern Holmes Drive, Stevens Point
Eye Clinic of Wisconsin
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
3401 Stanley Street, Stevens Point
Marshfield Clinic Stevens Point Cancer Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
4100 Stanley Street, Stevens Point
Map of Stevens Point
250 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 (2 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, 2 miles away.
- Park Ridge 0 mi southeast, about 1 min by car
- Whiting 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Plover 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Polonia 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Junction City 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Amherst Junction 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Biron 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Rudolph 13 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Marshfield 32 mi west, about 52 min by car
- Greenville 52 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
- Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Wikideas1, CC0
- Stevens Point Casimir Pulaski Bust, InsecurePeanut, CC0
- Stevens Point, United States (Unsplash), Mikayla Mallek mikaylamallek, CC0
- Greetings from Stevens Point, Wisconsin - Large Letter Postcard (9428787278), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Stevens Point airport-2, Wikideas1, CC0
- Stevens Point airport, Wikideas1, CC0
- 19980306 07 Wisconsin Central RR, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- 19980306 01 Wisconsin Central RR, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- 19980306 02 Wisconsin Central RR, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- 20220807 02 Stevens Point, Wisconsin (52675352802), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 20220807 01 Stevens Point, Wisconsin (52676147884), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Stevens Point other side of the river, Wikideas1, CC0
- Stevens Point High School, Wikideas1, CC0
- Stevens Point dam on the Wisconsin River, Wikideas1, CC0
- Stevens Point Cell Tower - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Christina Kuhl House, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- August and Theresa Green house, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- David McMillan house, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- Old Plover Methodist Church, Tgkrause, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Matthias Mitchell public square Stevens Point, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- Folding Furniture Works Stevens Point, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- Fox Theater Stevens Point, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- Hardware Mutual Insurance Company Building, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- Temple Beth Israel Stevens Point, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- JacobsHighSchoolStevensPointWisconsinWIS66USRoute10, User:Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Michaels - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Park Ridge Village Hall, Wikideas1, CC0
- Plagiomnium cuspidatum 140768086, Jason Swanson, CC0
- Physcia aipolia 58224665, aarongunnar, CC BY 4.0
- Peter Daniel Young giving a speech, Middle Mac CJM, CC BY 4.0
- Classic Wisconsin Fall - Flickr - David Jakes, David Jakes from Naperville, USA, CC BY 4.0
- Taxidermied American White Pelican, MiddleMac, CC BY 4.0
- Wisconsin Central 2003 GP38-2 Ex-AC, Hayden'sTrains816, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Whiting Village Hall, Wikideas1, CC0
- Entrance to Bukolt Park, InsecurePeanut, CC0
- Bus Stop near North Point Drive and Frederick Street North, InsecurePeanut, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dog Fighting - Flickr - chefranden, Randen Pederson from Superior, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bukolt Park Beach, InsecurePeanut, CC0
- Denny's® - panoramio (3), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Golden Corral® - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
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