The Town FilesTwo Rivers, Wisconsin
City in Manitowoc County · population 11,271 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $140,300
- Household income
- $57,222
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 76°
- Snow a year
- 46 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 42.1
Two Rivers is a city of 11,271 people in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $140,300, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks more walkable than 97% of Wisconsin towns, better for first-time buyers than 94% of Wisconsin towns, hipper than 93% of Wisconsin towns.
How Two Rivers ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Two Rivers is worth $140,300, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $57,222, which is more affordable than 86% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $780 a month. 73.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Two Rivers | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $140,300 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $780 | $951 |
| Median household income | $57,222 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 73.1% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.3% | — |
Who lives in Two Rivers
| People | Two Rivers | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.8% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.4% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 20.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.6% | 89.1% |
Weather in Two Rivers
July highs average 75.6°F and January lows 12.0°F. About 32.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 46.1 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 140 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Two Rivers since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 12, 1987 about 7.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 19, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 1, 2006.
Severe weather in Manitowoc County since 1996
Manitowoc County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Manitowoc County
Manitowoc County had 33,444 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,550 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Two Rivers itself the ACS puts it at 1.7%.
Public schools in Two Rivers
2 public schools with 663 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magee Elementary | PK-4 | 342 | 12.7 |
| Koenig Elementary | PK-4 | 321 | 12.8 |
Towns near Two Rivers
- Manitowoc, WI6.4 mi · 34,626 people · home $160,700
- Kewaunee, WI21.4 mi · 2,837 people · home $159,600
- Brillion, WI24.3 mi · 3,262 people · home $198,900
- Howards Grove, WI25.6 mi · 3,237 people · home $261,300
- Wrightstown, WI26.0 mi · 2,578 people · home $327,900
- Ledgeview, WI27.0 mi · 8,820 people · home $440,900
- Luxemburg, WI27.6 mi · 2,685 people · home $261,700
- Sheboygan, WI27.6 mi · 8,136 people · home $350,100
Two Rivers questions
Is Two Rivers, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Two Rivers scores better for retirees than 35% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 16%. 22.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.1).
How much does a house cost in Two Rivers?
The median owner-occupied home in Two Rivers is valued at $140,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,222, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $780 a month.
What is the weather like in Two Rivers?
July highs average 75.6°F and January lows 12.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.0 inches of precipitation a year and 46.1 inches of snow.
Does Two Rivers get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Two Rivers since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 12, 1987. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)