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 has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 73.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,635 ft (498 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates45.8092°N, 89.5774°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOneida County County
Nearest AirportMenominee Regional (MNM)
105 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 73.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.8 / 100
Community Resilience84.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 7, 2024.

Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

146 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 87 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 25, 1950 EF4 26 km 2
Apr 10, 2011 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 7, 2007 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 8, 1985 EF3 70 km 2
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 24 km 1
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 84 km 0
Jul 7, 1970 EF3 58 km 0
May 3, 1955 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 27, 2010 EF2 94 km 0
Sep 30, 2002 EF2 45 km 0
Jul 16, 1997 EF2 77 km 0
Aug 7, 1996 EF2 91 km 0
May 30, 1994 EF2 58 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 27, 1991 EF2 31 km 0
Jul 4, 1986 EF2 10 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 13, 1981 EF2 32 km 0
Apr 12, 1974 EF2 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RILEY (1,254 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 RILEY 1,254 46 km
1987 FOULDS CREEK 750 40 km
2022 UNNAMED 702 45 km
2022 LDF MARSH BURN 2022 503 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.2 in

Lake Tomahawk has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 13°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (0.8").

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