Stevens Point Area Relocation Guide

CHOOSE A COMMUNITY

The Stevens Point Area includes all of Portage County, Wisconsin, including the communities of Stevens Point, Plover, Park Ridge, Whiting, Almond, Amherst, Amherst Junction, Junction City, Nelsonville, Rosholt and the Lake DuBay area. The Stevens Point Area is located in the heart of Wisconsin, at the crossroads of the Wisconsin River Valley and the Central Sands Region. Take a look at a full list of towns and find out what best suites your wants and needs. 

Don’t worry, you won’t have to navigate finding or renting a home alone. There are a number of resources for owning or renting homes in the area.

FINDING EMPLOYMENT

Now that you’ve decided the Stevens Point Area is your ideal home base, you might be looking for a job here. With a low cost of living, a strong economy, and prospects for long-term growth, the Stevens Point Area is a great place to work. To get started, you’ll find resources through the Portage County Business Council. They serve as the Chamber of Commerce and connect you to local businesses, networking opportunities and job openings to help you get started.  

SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION

Wondering about educational options in the Stevens Point Area? The region offers plenty of options for K-12 education, including private and public, that are both well respected. In addition, the Stevens Point Area is home to several post-secondary options including the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Mid-State Technical College and Lakeland University.  

TRANSPORTATION

If you are moving to Wisconsin from another state or country, you will need to obtain a Wisconsin’s driver license and Wisconsin tags for your vehicle from the Wisconsin DMV. Getting around the area once you arrive is easy and those resources can be found on the getting here and getting around page. 

There are a lot of parking options in the area, including free options. But be sure to note that during the winter when snow emergencies are in place, there are places where on-street parking is not acceptable for short timeframes.

SERVICES

There are many healthcare providers in the Stevens Point Area, and you can visit here to see a comprehensive list and find what you are looking for. If you’re moving with an existing insurance plan, be sure to look for local, in-network providers.

Looking for a branch of your existing bank or credit union? Learn more about what is available in the Stevens Point Area to fit your needs here.

GETTING SETTLED IN

Browse the list below for a checklist of things to do when getting settled in:

Mail forwarding: Change your address and set up mail forwarding with the United States Post Office.

Register to vote: Get your civic duty on and register to vote for future elections.

Newspaper: There are many different papers and sources of news in the area which include the:

• Stevens Point MetroWire
• Portage County Gazette
• Stevens Point City Times
• Stevens Point Journal
• Rosholt Record
• Our Community Spirit

Trash/Recycling: Each municipality has different information regarding trash and recycling. You can find the information for each on the list below:​

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