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Retirement community in Two Rivers, Wisconsin

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Two Rivers, Wisconsin Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Two Rivers, Wisconsin at a Glance

Median Home Price
$116,700
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; pension income generally taxable.
Avg January Low
14.7°F
Cost of Living Index
92.4 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
69 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Two Rivers, Wisconsin, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
92.4 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$56,236High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Two Rivers's cost of living is 7.599999999999994% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$116,700High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$744High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
75.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Two Rivers using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$253

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$284

Median home price used: $116,700

Median rent reference: $744 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
100 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated September 2026
Care Access (Proxy)
100 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
47.3 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Two Rivers scores 100 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
30 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; pension income generally taxable.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026

Wisconsin has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
78.8°FMedium confidence
Avg January Low
14.7°FMedium confidence
Annual Precipitation
33.9"Medium confidence
Sunny Days / Year
268 daysMedium confidence

With 268 sunny days a year and an average January low of 14.7°F, Two Rivers offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
100 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
15.5 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
1.9 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
11,252High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Age
44.7High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Age 65+
20.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Veterans
10.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
90.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Black
1.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Hispanic/Latino
5.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Asian
1.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Two Rivers

What is the cost of living in Two Rivers, Wisconsin for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 92, roughly 8% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $116,700.

Does Wisconsin tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Wisconsin residents: State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; pension income generally taxable.

What is the climate like in Two Rivers, Wisconsin?▾

Two Rivers, Wisconsin has January average low around 15°F, July average high around 79°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Two Rivers, Wisconsin?▾

Two Rivers scores 100/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a top-tier score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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