Lake Tomahawk, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Oneida County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
193 Population 125/sq mi density
$49,167 Median Income $30,011 per capita
$195,300 Home Value $353,613 Zillow
$789 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$49,167 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$195,300 home value, $789/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Tomahawk, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,167
35% below
$30,011 per capita
Home Value
$195,300
31% below
Zillow: $353,613
Median Rent
$789/mo
32% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
40.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

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)

Income
65%
Home Value
69%
Rent
68%
Poverty
330%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Tomahawk a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Tomahawk residents earn a median household income of $49,167 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,011. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,496 business establishments, including 197 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Tomahawk is $195,300 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $353,613. Median rent is $789/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

15.6% of adults in Lake Tomahawk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Tomahawk has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population193
Median Age53.9 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans19.4%

Economy

D
Median Income$49,167
Per Capita$30,011
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty40.9%
County GDP$2,432M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A
Home Value$195,300
Rent$789
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$353,613
Housing Units192
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,918/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain29.6 in/yr
Elevation1,635 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute17 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Tomahawk was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (105 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 197 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.