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Lake Tomahawk, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Oneida County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
193 Population 125/sq mi density
$49,167 Median Income $30,011 per capita
$195,300 Home Value $323,823 Zillow
$789 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
50 Violent Crime/100K 907 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$49,167 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$195,300 home value, $789/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
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: $323,823
Median Rent
$789/mo
32% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
50/100K
87% below
907/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
40.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
270 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)

Income
65%
Home Value
69%
Rent
68%
Poverty
330%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Tomahawk a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 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 4.4% (22% 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 $323,823. 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.

Safety & Crime

Lake Tomahawk reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 907/100K.

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 40°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population193
Median Age53.9 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$49,167
Per Capita$30,011
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty40.9%
County GDP$2,432M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A
Home Value$195,300
Rent$789
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$323,823
Housing Units192
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent50/100K
Property907/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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
Broadband90.0%
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.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 197 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.