Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Among the top 16% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 68% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 52% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 84% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 81% of US counties
- top 7% for unemployment
- top 7% for sales tax
- bottom 9% for property tax rate
Manitowoc County is a county in Wisconsin with about 81,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for weather. Standout strengths include unemployment, sales tax, and commute time. It rates lower on income tax and property tax rate.
Official websiteco.manitowoc.wi.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 3.7 in1.6 in
humid 79%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$66k66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 66% of US counties
Home Value$160k51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$747better than 68% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 62% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.65%better than 9% of US counties
Income Tax7.60%better than 11% of US counties
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden13.47%better than 12% of US counties
Unemployment2.0%better than 93% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)70°F13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation32.0 in27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall38.9 inbetter than 21% of US counties
Sunny Days219 daysbetter than 32% of US counties
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 73% of US counties
Comfortable Days86 daysbetter than 68% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk68.9better than 30% of US counties
Air Quality40 AQIbetter than 65% of US counties
School Quality52.6better than 46% of US counties
Violent Crime592/100kbetter than 63% of US counties
Property Crime882/100kbetter than 51% of US counties
Community
Population81,24278th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age45.078th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1732nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0160th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2434th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)88.9%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.0%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.7%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.5%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.9%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 81% of US counties
Walkability6.5/20better than 63% of US counties
Airport Distance81 mibetter than 61% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.7%better than 71% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.15better than 73% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 59% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Manitowoc County an affordable place to live?
- Manitowoc County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 66% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Manitowoc County?
- The median home value in Manitowoc County is $160k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Manitowoc County?
- Median household income in Manitowoc County is $66k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Manitowoc County?
- Median gross rent in Manitowoc County is $747 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Manitowoc County safe?
- Manitowoc County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 592/100k (better than 63%). Property crime is 882/100k.
- What is the weather like in Manitowoc County?
- Manitowoc County averages 70°F in July and 19°F in January, with 32.0 in of annual precipitation and about 219 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Manitowoc County?
- Public-school quality in Manitowoc County is about average, scoring better than 46% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Manitowoc County?
- The average one-way commute in Manitowoc County is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)