Tomah, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Monroe County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
9,505
Population
1,208/sq mi density
$51,185
Median Income
$33,073 per capita
$162,900
Home Value
$261,406 Zillow
$927
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
351
Violent Crime/100K
1,700 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,185 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$162,900 home value, $927/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
351 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Tomah has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 47.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9880°N, 90.5014°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Monroe County County |
| Nearest Airport | La Crosse Regional (LSE) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 23.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in |
Tomah has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 16°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.3").