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Tomah, WI

Tomah, WI.

Population: 16,124 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Tomah, WI is $260,181 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $285,000 after a median 48 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,261/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$260,181

Median home value

+3.2%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$260,181
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+13.8%
5-year appreciation
+30.0%
10-year appreciation
+85.9%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$260,181
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
$285,000
Median list price
$279,500
Median price per sqft
$152
1-year sale-price change
-3.1%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
60
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
38
New listings (monthly)
15

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,261/mo
1-year rent change
+16.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$724/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$833/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,039/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,383/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,469/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
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.3 : 1
Schools include
Lemonweir Elementary, Miller Elementary, Oakdale Elementary, Tomah Middle, Tomah High

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, landslide, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Tomah Municipal Sanitary Landfill (2.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.1 in
Annual snowfall
48.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
206
Days with Moderate air quality
90
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
165

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ice Age National Scenic Trail (45 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Bloyer Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Volk Field (VOK) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
TOMAH VA MEDICAL CENTER, TOMAH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+12 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
35.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,691
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
69.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,013
Average weekly wage
$1,045
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
116

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

How it compares

TomahState medianUS median
Median home value$260,181$311,804$288,527
Median sale price$285,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market48 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,261/mo$1,435/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,691$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 median home value in Tomah, WI?
$260,181.
What is the median sale price in Tomah, WI?
$285,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Tomah, WI?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in Tomah, WI?
Typical rent: $1,261/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Tomah, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, landslide, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Tomah, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Tomah, WI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Tomah, WI?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Tomah Municipal Sanitary Landfill, 2.5 mi.
How many schools serve Tomah, WI?
10 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Tomah, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Tomah, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 98.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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