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Tomah, Wisconsin

Introduction to Tomah, Wisconsin

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

Tomah History

The city of Tomah was established in 1855. It was officially incorporated in 1883. Robert A. Gillett and Robert E. Gillett named the community after Thomas Carron, a local Native American Chief. Carron built a council house as the meeting place of the Winnebago and Menomonee. The Indians pronounced ‘Thomas’ as ‘Tomah.’

Tomah and nearby Attractions

  • Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
  • Circus World Museum
  • Wildcat Mountain State Park
  • Children's Museum of La Crosse
  • Mirror Lake State Park
  • Castle Rock County Park

Things To Do In Tomah

The Ice Age National Scientific Reserve, the Elroy-Sparta State Trail and the Redrock Trail Rides are all accessible from Tomah. Local golf courses include the Spring Valley Golf Course, the Sparta Municipal Golf Club and the Hiawatha Golf Club. Saint Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Saint Mary’s Catholic Church and the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church are the local houses of worship. The Monroe County Fair is celebrated in Tomas every July.

Tomah Transportation

Central Wisconsin Airport is located nearby.

Tomah Higher Education

Winona State University, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and Northcentral Technical College are accessible from Tomah.

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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