At a Glance
Median Income
$51,185
$33,073 per capita
Home Value
$162,900
Zillow: $249,270
Median Rent
$927/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
276/100K
2,031/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Tomah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tomah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tomah a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tomah residents earn a median household income of $51,185 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,073. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,335 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tomah is $162,900 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,270. Median rent is $927/month, with 26.7% 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
Tomah reports 276 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,031/100K. The murder rate is 10.6/100K.
Education
23.2% of adults in Tomah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tomah has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population9,505
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density1,208/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,185
Per Capita$33,073
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$3,006M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,900
Rent$927
Ownership54.1%
Zillow$249,270
Housing Units4,720
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent276/100K
Property2,031/100K
Murder10.6/100K
Assault202/100K
Burglary159/100K
Health
Obesity44.8%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,458/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation955 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute17 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Tomah was founded in 1855.
The median home in Tomah was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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