Lake Tomahawk, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
193 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,167 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
38.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$195,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$515 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$683 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Oneida County
2
Wisconsin
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Oneida County
3
Wisconsin
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 14 11
Feb 1 9 15
Mar 2 12 25
Apr 3 5 40
May 3 0 52
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 3 0 64
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 3 2 43
Nov 2 8 30
Dec 1 14 16

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 7%

Schools

Creative Minds
7 miles, NW 3.7 star
Minocqua Elementary
7 miles, NW 3.2 star

Colleges

Nicolet Area Technical College
16 miles, S 1.4 star
Gogebic Community College
54 miles, N 1.4 star
Northcentral Technical College
57 miles, SW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Howard Young Medical Center
8 miles, NW 4.1 star
Ministry Saint Marys Hospital
17 miles, SE 4.1 star
Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital
23 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Ford Airport
70 miles, E 1 star
Central Wisconsin Airport
71 miles, SW 1 star
Houghton County Memorial Airport
107 miles, NE 1 star