The Town FilesCrivitz, Wisconsin
Village in Marinette County · population 1,093 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $167,100
- Household income
- $55,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 53 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 42.7
Crivitz is a village of 1,093 people in Marinette County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $167,100, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for a vacation home than 88% of Wisconsin towns, quieter than 83% of Wisconsin towns, better transit than 74% of Wisconsin towns.
How Crivitz ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Crivitz is worth $167,100, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $55,250, which is more affordable than 62% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $735 a month. 58.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Crivitz | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,100 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $735 | $951 |
| Median household income | $55,250 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 58.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 9.6% | — |
Who lives in Crivitz
| People | Crivitz | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.9% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 19.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.0% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.7% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 2.2% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 27.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.9% | 89.1% |
Weather in Crivitz
July highs average 79.3°F and January lows 4.0°F. About 32.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 53.0 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 194 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crivitz since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 28, 1971 about 1.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 15, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 8, 1985.
Severe weather in Marinette County since 1996
Marinette County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| August 27, 2019 | Flood | DR-4459: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| July 19, 2002 | Severe Storm | DR-1429: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Marinette County
Marinette County had 17,599 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,321 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Crivitz itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Public schools in Crivitz
3 public schools with 798 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crivitz Elementary | PK-6 | 483 | 15.6 |
| Crivitz High | 9-12 | 202 | 12.6 |
| Crivitz Middle | 7-8 | 113 | 16.1 |
Towns near Crivitz
- Middle Inlet, WI5.8 mi · 851 people · home $152,400
- Lake, WI6.2 mi · 1,186 people · home $182,300
- Stephenson, WI6.3 mi · 3,494 people · home $174,600
- Beaver, WI6.4 mi · 1,153 people · home $191,200
- Wausaukee, WI10.3 mi · 596 people · home $98,300
- Coleman, WI11.6 mi · 726 people · home $165,100
- Wausaukee, WI12.0 mi · 1,097 people · home $227,600
- Porterfield, WI12.3 mi · 1,888 people · home $234,300
Crivitz questions
Is Crivitz, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Crivitz scores better for retirees than 67% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 83%. 27.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.7).
How much does a house cost in Crivitz?
The median owner-occupied home in Crivitz is valued at $167,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,250, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $735 a month.
What is the weather like in Crivitz?
July highs average 79.3°F and January lows 4.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.1 inches of precipitation a year and 53.0 inches of snow.
Does Crivitz get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crivitz since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 28, 1971. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)