The Town FilesRed River, Wisconsin
Town in Kewaunee County · population 1,374 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $316,000
- Household income
- $97,361
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 51 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 48.1
Red River is a town of 1,374 people in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $316,000, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for families than 97% of Wisconsin towns, easier by car than 92% of Wisconsin towns, more of a college town than 83% of Wisconsin towns.
How Red River 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 Red River is worth $316,000, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $97,361, which is more affordable than 48% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,118 a month. 85.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Red River | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $316,000 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,118 | $951 |
| Median household income | $97,361 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 85.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 15.9% | — |
Who lives in Red River
| People | Red River | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.1 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.2% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.4% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.6% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 8.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 29.6 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.5% | 89.1% |
Weather in Red River
July highs average 77.0°F and January lows 10.7°F. About 30.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.0 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 148 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Red River since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 22, 1970 about 5.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 8, 1978.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 17, 1992.
Severe weather in Kewaunee County since 1996
Kewaunee County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 24, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3163: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Kewaunee County
Kewaunee County had 6,742 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,194 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Red River itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Towns near Red River
- Lincoln, WI5.1 mi · 932 people · home $198,800
- Union, WI5.3 mi · 1,005 people · home $358,600
- Brussels, WI6.2 mi · 1,125 people · home $278,200
- Green Bay, WI6.7 mi · 2,197 people · home $374,400
- Casco, WI6.8 mi · 630 people · home $187,500
- Luxemburg, WI7.2 mi · 2,685 people · home $261,700
- Casco, WI8.1 mi · 1,150 people · home $314,100
- Luxemburg, WI8.4 mi · 1,458 people · home $293,800
Red River questions
Is Red River, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Red River scores better for retirees than 72% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 63%. 26.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.1).
How much does a house cost in Red River?
The median owner-occupied home in Red River is valued at $316,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $97,361, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,118 a month.
What is the weather like in Red River?
July highs average 77.0°F and January lows 10.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.1 inches of precipitation a year and 51.0 inches of snow.
Does Red River get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Red River since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 22, 1970. 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)