The Town FilesReedsville, Wisconsin
Village in Manitowoc County · population 1,195 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $167,200
- Household income
- $72,917
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 43 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 44.1
Reedsville is a village of 1,195 people in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $167,200, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for cycling than 91% of Wisconsin towns, easier by car than 83% of Wisconsin towns, better transit than 79% of Wisconsin towns.
How Reedsville 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 Reedsville is worth $167,200, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $72,917, which is more affordable than 92% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $581 a month. 71.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Reedsville | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,200 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $581 | $951 |
| Median household income | $72,917 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 71.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Reedsville
| People | Reedsville | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.8% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.5% | — |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.5% | 89.1% |
Weather in Reedsville
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 9.8°F. About 32.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 43.2 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 159 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Reedsville since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 7, 1980 about 6.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 19, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 1, 2006.
Severe weather in Manitowoc County since 1996
Manitowoc County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Manitowoc County
Manitowoc County had 33,444 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,550 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Reedsville itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in Reedsville
2 public schools with 594 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reedsville Elementary | PK-6 | 328 | 14.9 |
| Reedsville Jr/Sr High School | 7-12 | 266 | 12.7 |
Towns near Reedsville
- Rockland, WI3.3 mi · 995 people · home $242,300
- Maple Grove, WI3.5 mi · 773 people · home $243,600
- Cato, WI4.9 mi · 1,621 people · home $272,100
- Brillion, WI5.9 mi · 3,262 people · home $198,900
- Whitelaw, WI6.2 mi · 737 people · home $182,800
- Valders, WI6.7 mi · 952 people · home $170,500
- Rantoul, WI7.9 mi · 740 people · home $313,400
- Brillion, WI8.8 mi · 1,650 people · home $235,800
Reedsville questions
Is Reedsville, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Reedsville scores better for retirees than 27% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 65%. 22.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.1).
How much does a house cost in Reedsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Reedsville is valued at $167,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,917, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $581 a month.
What is the weather like in Reedsville?
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 9.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.2 inches of precipitation a year and 43.2 inches of snow.
Does Reedsville get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Reedsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 7, 1980. 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)