Twin Lakes, Wisconsin
Twin Lakes is a village of 6,309 people in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Twin Lakes
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Wilmot Mountain, Mount Moriah, Lucien Boneparte Covell House and Memorial Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 13°F.
Weather in Twin Lakes
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes is a village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Illinois-Wisconsin border east of U.S. Highway 12, incorporated in 1937. With nearly 1000 acres of surface water, the twin lakes of Mary and Elizabeth have drawn vacationers to numerous resorts as well as ice harvesters in the days of icebox refrigeration. Today, many houses there are used for recreation, and the lakes remain a popular destination. As of the 2020 census, Twin Lakes had a population of 6,309.
From the Wikipedia article Twin Lakes, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Wilmot Mountain
Ski area · 3.3 mi
Ski area in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States
Museums and landmarks3
Lucien Boneparte Covell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
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Memorial Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Building in Richmond, Illinois
Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park Honor Plaza
Monument and historic site · 2.5 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes10
The Blue Goose
Bar and pub · American, Barbecue, Burger, Friture, Sandwich · 2.1 mi
1205 North Lake Avenue
Mo, We 11:00-00:00; Su 10:00-00:00; Th 11:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-02:30
George's Pub & Grill
Bar and pub · Fish, Friture, Pizza, Sandwich · 1.0 mi
402 South Lake Avenue
Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 11:00-23:00; Mo-Th 15:00-21:00
Main Street Tap
Bar and pub · Pizza · 1.1 mi
338 East Main Street
Mo-Th 09:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 21:00-02:00; Su 00:00-24:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.4 mi
475 North Lake Avenue, Twin Lakes
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.1 mi
110 South Lake Avenue, Twin Lakes
Mo-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
History
Mary Rae, a native of England was born June 15, 1816. She came to America in 1833 and resided in what was to become known as “English Prairie”. In 1837 she was married to Jonathan Imeson, also an early settler on the prairie. Their son Robert was the first born son of European descent in the county. There were eight children in all, including the first set of twins born on the prairie. The girls were baptized Mary and Elizabeth. Both lakes were named after these girls, Lake Mary & Lake Elizabeth, which extended into Illinois, and almost to the English Prairie.
A post office called Twin Lakes has been in operation since 1891.
From the History section of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Map of Twin Lakes
53 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 13°F | 1.7 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 14°F | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 25°F | 2.2 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 35°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 59°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 57°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 50°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 39°F | 2.9 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 29°F | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 20°F | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pell Lake (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kenosha County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2020-03-11: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-04-05: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kenosha Regional Airport (ENW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Powers Lake 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Genoa City 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Spring Grove 5 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Richmond 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Salem Lakes 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Channel Lake 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Bloomfield 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Fox Lake 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Bohners Lake 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Pistakee Highlands 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Richmond IL Lucien Bonaparte Covell House1, IvoShandor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Richmond Il Memorial Hall8, IvoShandor, CC BY 2.5
- Labidesthes sicculus 28382173, moxostoma, CC BY 4.0
- Rhagio tringarius 115635992, moxostoma, CC BY 4.0
- Randall Town Hall, Wikideas1, CC0
- 22' Rental Truck (310054568), Scott Markwell, CC BY 2.0
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