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Park Ridge, WI
Village in Portage County, Wisconsin.
Population
626
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,763
ZIP codes
0
Park Ridge and its ZIP codes
Park Ridge at a glance
- Park Ridge is about 25 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $96,750 a year, 25% more than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $287,800 (8% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $925 a month.
Local data for Park Ridge, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Park Ridge, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$96,750
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$287,800
Median rent
$925/mo
Homeownership
89.6%
Bachelor's or higher
66.4%
Median age
45.9
Average commute
13.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (347), Polish Americans (168), Irish Americans (109).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Portage County. PPP loans are for Park Ridge.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,840
33,442 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,559
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$461M
FY 2026, $6,548 per person
How people get to work
Park Ridge, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.5%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.2%
Average one-way commute: 13.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Park Ridge, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
461
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
45
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 7°F
34.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Park Ridge, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
10.7%
U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
Cities near Park Ridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens PointCity | 1.4 mi | 17.3 |
| WhitingVillage | 2.2 mi | 1.8 |
| PloverVillage | 3.9 mi | 10.6 |
| PoloniaCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.3 |
| Amherst JunctionVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| NelsonvilleVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| Junction CityVillage | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| BironVillage | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| RudolphVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| AmherstVillage | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| RosholtVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| BancroftCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.1 |
| Lake WazeechaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.2 |
| KnowltonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| MilladoreVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| Wisconsin RapidsCity | 17 mi | 13.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Park Ridge, WI in?
- Park Ridge is in Portage County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Park Ridge, WI?
- About 626 people live in Park Ridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Park Ridge?
- Nearby places include Stevens Point (1.4 mi), Whiting (2.2 mi), Plover (3.9 mi), Polonia (7.5 mi), Amherst Junction (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023