City profile · Wisconsin · Census ACS 2023

Two Rivers, WI

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Two Rivers - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

11,224
Residents
$58,716
Median income
$121,800
Median home
$973
Median rent (state)

Two Rivers - the verdict

Nationally, Two Rivers sits in the 33rd percentile for household income and the 77th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

33rd
percentile, household income
18th
percentile, home value
12th
percentile, median rent
77th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Two Rivers, WI

Two Rivers is a small town in Wisconsin, home to 11,224 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $58,716 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 5.9%. Typical homes in Two Rivers are valued around $121,800, and the median resident age is 43.6 years. Educational attainment runs 22.0% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 59.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 14 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 56% from five years earlier. Two Rivers reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 700.3 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA puts Two Rivers's yearly average temperature at 44.3°F with 32.0 inches of precipitation per year and 46.1 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Wisconsin run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Wisconsin scores 94.1 (Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $973 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $225 across Wisconsin, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 68.9 out of 100 (Moderate).

Population

11,224 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Wisconsin

Median Household Income

$58,716 /yr

Poverty 5.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

94.1 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Wisconsin average

How does Two Rivers compare to other US cities?

Where Two Rivers sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 33% higher than other cities
Home value 18% pricier than other cities
Median rent 12% pricier than other cities
Safety 77% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Wisconsin and the picture shifts: Two Rivers ranks #76 of 202 Wisconsin cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Two Rivers's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Wisconsin, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

33rdIncome percentile
77thSafety percentile

33rd percentile nationally for median household income · 77th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Two Rivers's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Two Rivers's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 65 Avg. percentile National median
Two Rivers's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Two Rivers's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$121,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 82% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Two Rivers $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Two Rivers, WI Two Rivers, WI's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Two Rivers, WI-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Two Rivers, WI median $58,716/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Two Rivers, WI's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Two Rivers, WI. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 22.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 5.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 59.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
11,224
Median Income
$58,716
Median Home Value
$121,800
Median Age
43.6
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Labor force participation
59.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
700.3
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
215.5
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
484.8
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
44.3°F
Annual Precipitation
32.0"
Annual Snowfall
46.1"

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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11,200 residents11,220 residents11,240 residents11,260 residents11,280 residents 202020212022202320242025 11,263 residents 11,222 residents ▼ -0.4%
Two Rivers's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
14
housing units authorized
Single-Family
10
detached homes
Multifamily
4
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1.2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2022 9
2023 10
2024 14

Permit volume increased 56% from 2022 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
81.9%
Carpool
8.4%
Public Transit
0.6%
Walk
1.6%
Work from Home
6.5%
Other
1.0%

Based on 5,437 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Wisconsin - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Wisconsin state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Wisconsin state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Two Rivers sits in

Cost of Living Index
94.1
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$973/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
68.9 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Wisconsin

Waupun
11,244 people
Oregon
11,384 people
Marinette
11,060 people
Holmen
11,027 people
Platteville
11,421 people
Burlington
11,021 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Two Rivers's 11,224 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Cold Springs, NV
11,223 people
Westwood, NJ
11,221 people
North Logan, UT
11,228 people
Lansing, KS
11,229 people
Bayou Blue, LA
11,218 people
Forestville, OH
11,213 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Two Rivers's $58,716 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Peoria, IL
$58,716 median income
Wimauma, FL
$58,708 median income
Dolton, IL
$58,706 median income
South Congaree, SC
$58,726 median income
Clarion, IA
$58,702 median income
Cherryville, NC
$58,701 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Two Rivers, WI Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Two Rivers, WI - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 89.5% 8.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 5.7% White 89.5% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 1.0% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.3% Some other race 0.9% Two or more races 8.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Two Rivers compares to nearby Wisconsin cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Two Rivers (this city) 11,224 $58,716
Waupun 11,244 $66,931
Oregon 11,384 $100,695
Marinette 11,060 $57,461
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WI FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Two Rivers, WI?

What is the population of Two Rivers, WI? +

11,224 people live in Two Rivers, WI according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Two Rivers, WI? +

Median annual household income in Two Rivers runs $58,716, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Two Rivers? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Two Rivers; the closest available measure is the Wisconsin state average, a cost of living index of 94.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Wisconsin vary by metro area.

Is Two Rivers, WI safe? +

Two Rivers has a total crime rate of 700.3 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Two Rivers, WI? +

The median home value in Two Rivers is $121,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Two Rivers? +

Two Rivers has an average annual temperature of 44.3°F, 32.0 inches of precipitation, and 46.1 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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