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Tomah, WI


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Tomah, Wisconsin

Tomah, Wisconsin is 38 miles E of La Crosse, Wisconsin (center to center) and 144 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. It is in Monroe county. The population of the city is 8,419.

The People and Families of Tomah

In Tomah, about 50% of adults are married. Adults in Tomah are more likely than in most places to live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tomah had a median family income of $42,881.

Political Inclinations

Among Tomah political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,200. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Tomah Housing

Of the housing in Tomah, approximately 60% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Tomah, 90% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Tomah features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Tomah strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyTomah Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Tomah Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Tomah, WI

Comparing Tomah to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens87
Age of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Men54
Female Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity38

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty42
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Affordability of Rents75
Housing Recently Built68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Affordability of Property Taxes57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime42
Low Violent Crime31

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