What are the schools like in Tomah, WI?

Tomah is served primarily by Tomah Area School District. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Tomah?

The median household income in Tomah, WI is $55,203 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

What is the weather like in Tomah, WI?

Tomah has an average high temperature of 24.2°F in January and 81.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 47.9 inches.

Tomah, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Tomah, WI affordable or expensive?

Tomah's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tomah is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $151,000 and the median rent is $928 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Tomah, WI?

Tomah has a violent crime rate of 350.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1699.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tomah, WI a Good Place to Live?

Tomah is a small town of 9,527 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $55,203 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Tomah stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Tomah is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tomah city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.6

Tomah's overall cost of living index is 92.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tomah costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tomah, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$151,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$928	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,203	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Tomah's violent crime rate is 350.5 per 100,000 residents — 8% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

350.5 /100k

Property Crime

1699.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Tomah is served primarily by Tomah Area School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tomah, WI	National Avg
School District	Tomah Area School District	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tomah sees average highs of 24.2°F in January and 81.1°F in July, with 35.2 inches of annual precipitation and 47.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tomah, WI
Average High — January	24.2°F
Average High — July	81.1°F
Annual Precipitation	35.2"
Annual Snowfall	47.9"

Demographics

Metric	Tomah, WI	National Avg
Population	9,527	—
Median Age	41.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	20.0%	22.2%
65 and over	19.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Tunnel City, WI 4 mi Oakdale, WI 6 mi Wyeville, WI 6 mi Warrens, WI 10 mi Wilton, WI 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Tomah

Tomah, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54660

Tomah vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tomah, WI affordable or expensive?

Tomah's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tomah roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $151,000 and median rent is $928/month.

What is the crime rate in Tomah, WI?

Tomah's violent crime rate is 350.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1699.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tomah?

Public schools in Tomah are operated by Tomah Area School District. The district has 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tomah, WI a good place to live?

Tomah, WI has a population of 9,527, a median household income of $55,203, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Tomah?

Tomah averages 24.2°F in January and 81.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.2 inches with about 47.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tomah?

Tomah, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54660.

What is the population of Tomah?

The population of Tomah, Wisconsin is 9,527 with a median age of 41.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tomah?

Key numbers for living in Tomah: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $151,000, median household income $55,203, crime index 88 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tomah side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.