Why visit Whiting
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Rogers Cinema, August G. and Theresa Green House, Christina Kuhl 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 Whiting
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Whiting
Whiting is a village in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States and is a suburb of Stevens Point. It is included in the Stevens Point Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,601 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Whiting, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
CWACT Rehearsal Shack
Cinema and theater · 1.1 mi
2952 Minnesota Avenue, Stevens Point
Museums and landmarks8
August G. and Theresa Green House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Christina Kuhl House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States
David McMillan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
House in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States
Folding Furniture Works Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Warehouse in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States
Fox Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 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 · 2.5 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 · 2.6 mi
Historic district in Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Temple Beth Israel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
Godfrey & Maybelle Erickson Natural Area
Park · 0.8 mi
3208 Della Street, Stevens Point
06:00-23:00
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes14
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.2 mi
3033 Church Street, Stevens Point
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
2 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship6
Old Plover Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Charles F Fernandez Center Alt Learning
School · 2.5 mi
1900 W Zinda Dr, Stevens Point
Healthcare3
Map of Whiting
80 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, 4 miles away.
- Plover 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Stevens Point 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Amherst 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Wisconsin Rapids 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Plainfield 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Iola 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- King 24 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Weston 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Marshfield 32 mi west, about 52 min by car
- Wausau 33 mi north, about 53 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
- Whiting Village Hall, Wikideas1, CC0
- Old Plover Methodist Church, Tgkrause, CC BY-SA 3.0
- August and Theresa Green house, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- Fox Theater Stevens Point, Jeff the quiet, CC0
- Christina Kuhl House, 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
- Folding Furniture Works Stevens Point, Jeff the quiet, CC0
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