Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin
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Location of Lake Tomahawk, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Oneida |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.2 sq mi (101.6 km2) |
| • Land | 34.3 sq mi (88.9 km2) |
| • Water | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,598 ft (487 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,160 |
| • Density | 33.8/sq mi (13.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-41887 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583518 |
Lake Tomahawk is a town in Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States. It is named after the freshwater lake next to it. In 2000, about 1,160 people lived here. The smaller area called Lake Tomahawk and the community of Sunflower are also part of this town.
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Where is Lake Tomahawk?
The town of Lake Tomahawk covers about 39.2 square miles (101.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 34.3 square miles (88.9 square kilometers). The rest, about 4.9 square miles (12.7 square kilometers), is water, like lakes and rivers.
What's the Weather Like?
Lake Tomahawk has a climate called "Humid Continental." This means it has warm, often humid summers and cold, snowy winters. People living here get to experience all four seasons!
Who Lives in Lake Tomahawk?
According to the 2000 census, 1,160 people lived in Lake Tomahawk. There were 475 households, which are groups of people living together in a home. About 21.9% of these households had children under 18 years old.
The people living in Lake Tomahawk were of different ages. About 16.6% were under 18. About 20.0% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the town was 43 years.
Getting Around Lake Tomahawk
Main Roads
Wisconsin Highway 47 is the most important road that goes through the town.
Airports Nearby
The Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport (KRHI) serves Lake Tomahawk and the surrounding areas. It offers flights for both commercial airlines and smaller private planes. There is also a private airport called Dolhun Field Airport, located about 1.54 miles (2.48 kilometers) northwest of Lake Tomahawk.
Fun Things to Do
Lake Tomahawk is known as the "World Capital of Snowshoe Baseball." This is a unique game that is similar to regular baseball. However, the players wear snowshoes, and the field is covered in sawdust instead of grass. It sounds like a lot of fun!
