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Tomahawk, WI

Tomahawk, WI.

Population: 9,562 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Tomahawk, WI is $292,429 — up 7.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $397,500 after a median 56 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, lightning, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$292,429

Typical home value

+7.1%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$292,429
1-year appreciation
+7.1%
3-year appreciation
+15.8%
5-year appreciation
+29.5%
10-year appreciation
+86.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$292,429
House Price Index (state)
483.7 (+4.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$397,500
Median list price
$387,000
Median price per sqft
$223
1-year sale-price change
+35.7%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
69
For-sale inventory
77
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
63
1-year forecast
+4.9%
Days to pending
49 days
New listings (monthly)
21

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$763/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$775/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,304/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,403/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
98.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.8 : 1
Schools include
Tomahawk Elementary, Tomahawk High, Tomahawk Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, lightning, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
41.0°F
Average high
50.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
904
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
974

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Tomahawk Regional Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rhinelander Oneida County Airport (RHI) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
ASPIRUS TOMAHAWK HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+59 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1980
Housing built before 1970
37.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,535
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
60.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,244
Average weekly wage
$1,031
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
139

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

TomahawkState medianUS median
Typical home value$292,429$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$397,500$322,500$325,000
Median days on market56 days49 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,535$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Tomahawk, WI?
$292,429.
What is the median sale price in Tomahawk, WI?
$397,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Tomahawk, WI?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Tomahawk, WI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Tomahawk, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, lightning, winter weather.
Is Tomahawk, WI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Tomahawk, WI. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Tomahawk, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Tomahawk, WI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Tomahawk, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Tomahawk, WI?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Tomahawk, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Tomahawk, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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