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Tomah, WI
City in Monroe County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 54660.
Population
9,532
Land area
7.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,211
ZIP codes
1
Tomah and its ZIP codes
Tomah at a glance
- Tomah is about 11 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 101st among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $51,274, 34% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,300 (35% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $903 a month.
Local data for Tomah, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tomah, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,274
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$174,300
Median rent
$903/mo
Homeownership
55.2%
Bachelor's or higher
24.2%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,816), Norwegian Americans (1,424), Irish Americans (957).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Tomah.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,616
21,034 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,324
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$441M
FY 2026, $9,532 per person
PPP loans
$36.1M
505 loans, 4,024 jobs reported
How people get to work
Tomah, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.2%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tomah, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
605
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
90
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 5°F
35.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tomah, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.5%
U.S. 33.3% +11.2 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Tomah
1 in or overlapping Tomah. Population shown
Cities near Tomah
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnel CityCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.3 |
| WyevilleVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| OakdaleVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.7 |
| WarrensVillage | 9.6 mi | 1.5 |
| WiltonVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| NorwalkVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| Camp DouglasVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| HustlerVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| MillstonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| KendallVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| SpartaCity | 16 mi | 8 |
| CataractCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| New LisbonCity | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| MelvinaVillage | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| OntarioVillage | 19 mi | 1 |
| ElroyCity | 21 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tomah, WI in?
- Tomah is in Monroe County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Tomah, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tomah include 54660.
- What is the population of Tomah, WI?
- About 9,532 people live in Tomah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tomah?
- Nearby places include Tunnel City (3.2 mi), Wyeville (6.5 mi), Oakdale (6.5 mi), Warrens (9.6 mi), Wilton (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023