Portage, MI
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 46,692 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Mild temperatures are the norm except for the winter, which brings plenty of snowfall.
Geography
Portage is directly south of Kalamazoo.
Cultural Attractions
The Celery Flats Interpretative Center and Historical Area is a park that keeps Portage's history alive.
Recreation
Portage Creek runs through the city, and Austin Lake is just southeast of Portage.
Historical
Portage's climate was considered ideal for growing celery, thus earning the "Celery City" nickname.
| Population [details] | 46,692 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 68.3% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 294.66 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 39.00% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 26.87 °F/11.33 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 81.69 °F/56.87 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 31.61 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 62 |
| Cost of living [details] | 95.7 |
| State sales tax | 6.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Chicago (106.58 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | KALAMAZOO/BATTLE CREEK INTERNATIONAL (3.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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