Portage, Pennsylvania

Population 2,629

Portage is located in Cambria County, PA. The population is 2,629, making Portage the 7th largest city in Cambria County.

There are 2 public schools in Portage with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Portage is very low , and there are 12 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Portage is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Portage property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Portage include Spring Hill, Portage Township and Wilmore.

Portage Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 11.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 70.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.1%

Crime Rate

61.73% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 42
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 167
  • Property Crime: 920
  • Larceny Theft: 753

Registered Offenders

70.33% Higher than national avg.
  • 12 offenders in Portage
  • 45.64 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

12 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 10

Unemployment

High 6.0%
  • Pennsylvania unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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2 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Portage, PA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Portage's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
1 Private School

Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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12 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Portage, PA

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2008, the city of Portage, PA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2007, the city of Portage, PA issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $585
  • 1 Bedroom: $590
  • 2 Bedrooms: $760
  • 3 Bedrooms: $970
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,105

Zip Codes

15946 15958

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Environmental Hazards

12 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Portage, PA has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Portage, PA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4 Average
    Portage, PA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 24.45°
  • February 26.83°
  • March 37.3°
  • April 48.63°
  • May 60°
  • June 65.56°
  • July 69.92°
  • August 66.76°
  • September 61.3°
  • October 48.42°
  • November 39.7°
  • December 29.45°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Portage, PA

Earthquakes
Portage, PA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Portage, PA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Portage, PA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Portage, PA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Portage, PA: $36,544

Unemployment

Unemployment in Portage is 6.0%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.15%
White Collar - 51.85%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Tom Wolf
  • Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr.
  • Sen. Patrick J. Toomey

City Representatives

  • Keith Rothfus

Neighborhood Info

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4 Cemeteries view all

3 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Portage, PA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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