Photo: Asher Heimermann · CC BY 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Two Rivers is healthier than 71%
Two Rivers trails Wisconsin on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Two Rivers. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Two Rivers
Two Rivers is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Two Rivers is healthier than 43%. Against the 8,094 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 71%. Health Grade ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Two Rivers
1 in 13 adults have COPD (8%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Two Rivers runs above Wisconsin on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Two Rivers adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.8%), vs 26.6% across Wisconsin. Habits ↓
Two Rivers has a five-star hospital
Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc County is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Wisconsin figure falls outside Two Rivers’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Two Rivers’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Two Rivers is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns, #292 of 357 in Wisconsin. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 78% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 19%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Two Rivers’ median household income is $57,222; among the 8,094 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 71%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most Wisconsin towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Two Rivers is healthier than 18% of graded towns, against 43% nationally.
Out of every 100 Two Rivers adults…
Two Rivers runs above WI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Two Rivers
1 hospital in Two Rivers, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Two Rivers; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
6.4 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Two Rivers adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
How Two Rivers adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Two Rivers adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.2% of Two Rivers adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Two Rivers and the towns around it
Two Rivers has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Rivers | C+ | 39.9% | 12.4% | 15.5% | CDC place |
| Two Rivers | B− | 39.7% | 12.4% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Manitowoc | C+ | 39.4% | 12.3% | 15.4% | ZIP 54220 |
| Manitowoc | C+ | 39.5% | 12.2% | 15.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Two Rivers adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Two Rivers
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Two Rivers is better than Wisconsin on 0 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Wisconsin figure falls inside Two Rivers’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Two Rivers | WI | U.S. | vs WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19%16.6–21.4 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.7–16.2 | 12.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.5–17 | 15.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.9%33.9–45.9 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.4%10.8–14 | 11.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.6%33.9–41.2 | 33.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%32.7–40.1 | 34.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.6%27.6–33.8 | 26.6% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.8–12.3 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9–11 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%7–8.6 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8%7–9 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.3 | 3.4% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.4%10.1–15 | 9.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.5%13.3–17.7 | 13.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.8%26.7–35 | 26.6% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18.7%15.7–21.9 | 19% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.2%29.8–41.1 | 32.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.5–9.1 | 8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%75.4–81.8 | 77.6% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.2%61.8–68.5 | 67.1% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%85.1–88.3 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76–81.5 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.9%63.2–72.3 | 69.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.9%72.2–84.7 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%19.1–25.4 | 23.2% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.4%25.2–33.8 | 30.6% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.2%16.4–22.2 | 20.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.1%10.2–14.1 | 12.1% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.2%7.9–10.7 | 9.7% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.7–6.3 | 5.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.8–7.6 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.2%11.4–15.5 | 12.5% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.5%26.7–34.2 | 29.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.5%13.6–17.5 | 13.4% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.7–14.8 | 12.8% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.2–9 | 6.9% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.7–9.7 | 7.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.6–4.4 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Wisconsin figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Two Rivers
Is Two Rivers a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Two Rivers is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #292 of 357 in Wisconsin. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Two Rivers?
CDC estimates 39.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.9% and 45.9%, against 37.7% across Wisconsin and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Two Rivers?
Aurora Medical Ctr Manitowoc County in Two Rivers, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Two Rivers’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Two Rivers have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–9.1%), against 8% across Wisconsin.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Two Rivers more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Two Rivers.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Wisconsin figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.