At a Glance
Median Income
$146,563
$44,964 per capita
Home Value
$262,200
Zillow: $173,452
Violent Crime
130/100K
1,804/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
282 sunny days/yr
How Lake Tomahawk Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Tomahawk's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Tomahawk a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Tomahawk residents earn a median household income of $146,563 , which is 95% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,964. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,244 business establishments, including 179 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Tomahawk is $262,200 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,452. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Lake Tomahawk reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,804/100K.
Education
32.5% of adults in Lake Tomahawk hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Tomahawk has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population851
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density1,025/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$146,563
Per Capita$44,964
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,813M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A+
Home Value$262,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$173,452
Housing Units354
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent130/100K
Property1,804/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,611/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,153 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+18.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute33 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Tomahawk was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 179 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
All Countries
