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Tomahawk, WI
City in Lincoln County, Wisconsin.
Population
3,395
Land area
7.9sq mi
People per sq mi
432
ZIP codes
0
Tomahawk and its ZIP codes
Tomahawk at a glance
- Tomahawk is about 4 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,223, 22% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,300 (35% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $529 a month.
Local data for Tomahawk, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tomahawk, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,223
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$173,300
Median rent
$529/mo
Homeownership
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.9%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
15.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,583), Irish Americans (341), Polish Americans (180).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Tomahawk.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,291
9,938 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,521
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$238M
FY 2026, $8,365 per person
How people get to work
Tomahawk, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.9%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 15.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tomahawk, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
441
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
21
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 2°F
31.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tomahawk, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Tomahawk
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RhinelanderCity | 19 mi | 9.1 |
| MerrillCity | 21 mi | 7.5 |
| Lake TomahawkCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.5 |
| Rib LakeVillage | 26 mi | 1.7 |
| Summit LakeCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.8 |
| ElchoCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.2 |
| PrenticeVillage | 28 mi | 2 |
| MinocquaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.7 |
| OgemaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3 |
| WoodruffCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.4 |
| WestboroCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.8 |
| MaineVillage | 30 mi | 43.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tomahawk, WI in?
- Tomahawk is in Lincoln County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Tomahawk, WI?
- About 3,395 people live in Tomahawk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tomahawk?
- Nearby places include Rhinelander (19 mi), Merrill (21 mi), Lake Tomahawk (24 mi), Rib Lake (26 mi), Summit Lake (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023