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BayfieldWI
A town of 709. Nearly 46.1% of it is conserved land.
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Population
709
+15.7% since 2010
Typical home
$342K
+1.1% in a year
Household income
$72K
median
Median age
62.9
years
Jobs based here
264
Balanced
What makes Bayfield stand out
The 2 things Bayfield does most differently from other towns.
Small town
709 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Weather
Forecast →48°
Fog
H 69° · L 55°
Local news
All →- Bayfield vs Fond Du Lac - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/21/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 21
- Bayfield vs South Shore - Girls Middle School Basketball 09/15/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 15
- Solon Springs vs Drummond - Girls Middle School Basketball 09/14/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 14
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bayfield. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
Nearly a third of Bayfield is conserved land
103 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves.
46.1%conserved
46.1%
conserved · 39,233 of 85,058 acres
103 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bayfield County Forest | 64.3 mi | 32,453 |
| 2. Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | 16.1 mi | 5,011 |
| 3. Nourse Sugarbush State Natural Area | 3 mi | 502 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 1% of U.S. communities.
1risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingStrong wind
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Bayfield has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 77°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 106 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
106″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–25°
Spring28–49°
Summer53–74°
Fall36–53°
Oct 8
typical first frost
May 20
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in seven working residents works right in Bayfield
Most working residents leave Bayfield for work: only 14% work in town. The top destinations are Bayfield (27%), Russell (14%) and Ashland (6%). Half commute less than 9 miles.
14%work in town
Where working residents work
In Bayfield14%
Bayfield27%
Russell14%
Ashland6%
Washburn5%
9 mi
median commute distance
264
jobs based in Bayfield
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
How healthy Bayfield is
Bayfield beats the Wisconsin average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18.
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
2 better12 too close to call18 worse
| What stands out | Bayfield | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.7% | 19% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.3% | 77.8% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 10.5% | 6.7% |
Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center
21.8 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Bayfield home is worth about $342K
The typical Bayfield home is worth about $342,000, up 1.1% in a year, close to the Wisconsin typical home.
$342KZillow home value
Typical home value
Bayfield$342K
Wisconsin$340K
+1.1%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Get outside
103 miles of trails in Bayfield
46.1% of the town is conserved land, across 12 parks and preserves.
3
Nourse Sugarbush State Natural Area3 mi of trails · 502 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Landmarks
6 places in Bayfield on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Bayfield
City in Wisconsin, United States
Bayfield is a city in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 584 at the 2020 census, making it the city with the smallest population in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Highway 13 serves as a main route in the community. Formerly the county seat and home to industries in lumbering and commercial fishing, today it is a tourist and resort destination referred to as the "Gateway to the Apostle Islands".
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 584
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- ZIP code
- 54814
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