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Tomahawk, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Lincoln County County
Tomahawk, WI
At a Glance
How Tomahawk Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tomahawk's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Tomahawk a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Tomahawk residents earn a median household income of $60,905 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,497. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 792 business establishments, including 98 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tomahawk is $168,200 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,240. Median rent is $554/month, with 27.6% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Tomahawk reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,566/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.8% of adults in Tomahawk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tomahawk has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°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.