Portage County Conduit

Serves as an interactive, web-based guide for planning, development, and action. This centralized, easily accessible source of data will serve as a resource for non-profit organizations, policy makers, government entities, faith-based organizations, foundations, corporations, residents, and others. Its purpose is to raise awareness in our community about quality-of-life issues as well as to monitor trends as underlying causes. It is also an effective tool in identifying community strengths, challenges, and priorities that help guide and mobilize action to improve life in Portage County.

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HEALTH INDICATORS

A health indicator is a measure designed to summarize information about a given priority topic in population health or health system performance. Health indicators provide comparable and actionable information across different geographic, organizational or administrative boundaries and/or can track progress over time.
We provide over 200 indicators, along with comparisons, trends and related data.

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To thrive, everyone in the community needs to be given the opportunity to live a long, healthy life, regardless of his or her background or socioeconomic status. The conditions of the physical environment where people live, learn, work and play present a wide range of health risks and outcomes. We are committed to supporting environments that protect and promote the health and well-being of residents equitably by identifying intersecting issues that impact the county population. Based on the results of our Community Needs Assessment, these are the priorities to focus on:

Housing & Shelter

Key Action Areas:
  • Increasing affordability, availability, and accessibility
  • Ensuring high-quality housing
  • Increasing temporary and transitional housing
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Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 68.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 65.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 60.2%. Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 68.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 65.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 60.2%.
Households that are Above the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) Threshold
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 41.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 39.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 42.0%. Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 41.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 39.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 42.0%.
Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 11.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.1%. Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 11.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.1%.
Severe Housing Problems

County: Portage

(Compared to WI Counties)

Behavioral Health

Key Action Areas: 
  • Reducing alcohol and other drug use
  • Improving youth mental health
  • Increasing access and affordability of services
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Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 143 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 144 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 104. Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 143 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 144 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 104.
Mental Health Provider Rate
(Compared to WI Counties)
Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 4.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.9. Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 4.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.9.
Poor Mental Health: Average Number of Days
(Compared to WI Counties)
Compared to the WI Value (22.4), Portage has a value of 13.7 which is lower and better. Compared to the WI Value (22.4), Portage has a value of 13.7 which is lower and better.
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Opioid Overdose
(Compared to WI State Value)

County: Portage

Early Childhood Care & Education

Key Action Areas: 
  • Increasing high-quality child care
  • Ensuring a skilled childcare workforce
  • Increasing accessibility and affordability
 
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Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 8.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 6.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 5.3. Compared to WI Counties, Portage has a value of 8.3 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 6.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 5.3.
Child Care Centers
(Compared to WI Counties)
Compared to the prior value, Portage (66) is less than the previously measured value (80). Compared to the prior value, Portage (66) is less than the previously measured value (80).
Number of Child Care Providers in Portage County
(Compared to Prior Value)
Compared to the prior value, Portage ($10) is less and worse than the previously measured value ($11). Compared to the prior value, Portage ($10) is less and worse than the previously measured value ($11).
Average Hourly Wage of Child Care Teacher in Portage County
(Compared to Prior Value)

County: Portage

County : Portage

Social Determinants of Health

View indicators relating to the economy, education, housing and more. These indicators are based upon state and national data.

9.6%

WI Counties
WI Counties

U.S. Counties
U.S. Counties

WI Value
WI Value

US Value
US Value

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Children Living Below Poverty Level
Data Source: American Community Survey 5-Year
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