Profile for Stevens Point, Wisconsin, WI

Stevens Point is on the Wisconsin River.

Former and merged names include:
· First Island

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 46. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 1.9 per 1,000 people.

Well-known residents have included:
· Peter Weller, actor

Local festivals include:

• Riverfront Rendezvous - June 29-July 1, 2007
• Portage County Cultural Festival - May 5, 2007
• Jazz Festival - Sept. 1-2, 2007
• Harvest Festival - Oct. 5-6, 2007
• Pacelli Panacea - Sept. 7-9, 2007
• Arts Week - April 13-22, 2007
• Brews, Brats & Bands Celebration - Aug. 18, 2007

Performing arts: Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra

Nearby parks & recreation: Green Circle Trail, Schmeeckle Reserve

Colleges and universities: Mid-State Technical College, University of Wisconsin -- Stevens Point

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was on par with the national average. (See library links below.)

Listed places near Stevens Point

Cemeteries (16)

Colleges (1)

Communities (7)

Hotels (10)

Libraries (2)

Museums (1)

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33% of Stevens Point residents report German ancestry, and 8% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Stevens Point ancestry & family history guide.

• Cemeteries in or near Stevens Point
• Cemeteries in Portage County
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Post a query on a message board:

• Portage County Ancestry forum
• GenForum

Records & databases:

• Ancestry.com - WI data
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• Cemetery records
• County history catalog
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• Death index
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• Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra

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• Independent living centers in Wisconsin
• National Council on Independent Living

At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Stevens Point was $17,510, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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26% of Stevens Point residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Stevens Point festival dates:

• Riverfront Rendezvous - June 29-July 1, 2007
• Portage County Cultural Festival - May 5, 2007
• Jazz Festival - Sept. 1-2, 2007
• Harvest Festival - Oct. 5-6, 2007
• Pacelli Panacea - Sept. 7-9, 2007
• Arts Week - April 13-22, 2007
• Brews, Brats & Bands Celebration - Aug. 18, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Stevens Point, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $407.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $818.

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Libraries in Stevens Point include Portage County Public Library ... View libraries

• Wisconsin statewide library catalog

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Newspapers in Stevens Point include Portage County Gazette, Stevens Point Journal

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Portage County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Stevens Point political report.

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The average commute time for Stevens Point workers is 15 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

A total of 2 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred in Stevens Point between 2001 and 2003, according to reports gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

This is a rate of .8 fatal crashes per 10,000 population, which was lower than the national norm.

Hotels in Stevens Point include Baymont Inn, Best Western, Comfort Suites Stevens Point, Country Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn, Point Motel, Stevens Point Fairfield Inn, Super 8.

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