Tomahawk, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Lincoln County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,416
Population
435/sq mi density
$60,905
Median Income
$40,497 per capita
$168,200
Home Value
$291,182 Zillow
$554
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
89
Violent Crime/100K
624 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,905 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,200 home value, $554/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Tomahawk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The area receives 61.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.8°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,448 ft (441 m) |
| Area | 9.3 sq mi (24.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 435/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4790°N, 89.7118°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chippewa Valley Regional (EAU) 96 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.5 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in |
Tomahawk has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 11°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.1").