About
Life in Two Rivers
Two Rivers is a community of 11,224 people in Wisconsin. The median household income is $57,222, median rent runs about $780 per month, and median home values are around $140,300. Unemployment is low at 3.0%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Two Rivers at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Foreign-Born
2.0%
Broadband Internet
86.6%
of households
Population Growth
-0.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Two Rivers: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Two Rivers, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (36.1%), and 2.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.6%
of residents
65 and Older
22.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.8%
of households
Married Couples
38.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.21
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 28% below WI average
Rent, home values, and income in Two Rivers
In Two Rivers, rent runs 28% below the WI average, and home values are 47% below the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
30.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.7%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,285
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1958
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $227,834 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WI
Unemployment in Two Rivers
Unemployment in Manitowoc County, which includes Two Rivers, is close to the WI average.
Unemployment rate
Two Rivers: Manitowoc County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Manitowoc County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Two Rivers Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.8 min avg
How Two Rivers residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Two Rivers, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 81% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 36 mi
Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB)
Regional airport · few flights357k passengers boarded in 2025
- 85 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 38% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Two Rivers runs 38% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
205.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
312.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Two Rivers Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
68.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Manitowoc County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Manitowoc County, which includes Two Rivers, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2024 | 6 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2023 | 8 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $28,000 |
| 2020 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $404,000 |
| 2019 | 16 | Heavy Snow | $205,000 |
| 2018 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $350,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Manitowoc County, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Manitowoc County, which includes Two Rivers, is typically good.
Median AQI
36
Manitowoc County, county-wide
Climate74°F summers, 15°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Two Rivers has mild summers (avg high 74°F) and very cold winters (avg low 15°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
49°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
74°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
56°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
30°/15°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
31.4"
Annual Snowfall
46.1"
Hot Days/Year
1
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
140
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
118
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 12°F | 1.78" |
| Feb | 30°F | 14°F | 1.45" |
| Mar | 38°F | 23°F | 2.04" |
| Apr | 49°F | 34°F | 3.40" |
| May | 59°F | 44°F | 3.43" |
| Jun | 69°F | 53°F | 4.15" |
| Jul | 76°F | 59°F | 3.34" |
| Aug | 76°F | 60°F | 3.23" |
| Sep | 68°F | 52°F | 2.52" |
| Oct | 56°F | 41°F | 2.77" |
| Nov | 43°F | 29°F | 2.12" |
| Dec | 33°F | 19°F | 1.80" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Two Rivers
Two Rivers has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Aurora Medical Ctr Manitowoc County
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Holy Family Memorial
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Manitowoc
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Two Rivers
Two Rivers's student/teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 93 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Two Rivers
Two Rivers has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (93 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
National Lakeshore
93 mi awayIce Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Two Rivers
Lester Public Library
1001 Adams St., Two Rivers
Cities Near Two Rivers
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Two Rivers FAQ
Is Two Rivers, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Two Rivers's median rent is $780/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $57,222/year. Median home value is $140,300.
Is Two Rivers, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Two Rivers's violent crime rate was 205 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 313 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Two Rivers, Wisconsin?⌄
Manitowoc County, which includes Two Rivers, has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Two Rivers, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Two Rivers is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $780/month and median household income is $57,222/year. The median home value is $140,300. About 31% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Two Rivers, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Two Rivers is 21 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from