The census-designated place of Lake Tomahawk and the unincorporated community of Sunflower are located in the town.

27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport (KRHI) serves Lake Tomahawk, the county and surrounding communities with both scheduled commercial jet service and general aviation services.

Lake Tomahawk is promoted as the "World Capital of Snowshoe Baseball".

[5][6] The game is similar to regular baseball, except the players wear snowshoes and the field is covered in sawdust.