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A town of 315 people in Bayfield County, Wisconsin
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Town in Wisconsin, United States
315Population
72.3 sq miArea
1,004 ftElevation

Delta is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 315 at the 2020 census, up from 273 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated communities of Delta and Pike River are located in the town. The unincorporated community of Sutherland is located partially in the town.

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Most working residents leave Delta for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Ashland (22%), Superior (12%) and Iron River (11%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Ashland
22%
Superior
12%
Iron River
11%
Eileen
7%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Delta →

Health in Delta

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7better than WI·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Tamarack Health Ashland Medical CenterAshland · 20.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Northlakes - Iron RiverIron River · 9.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54856, 54847 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Delta →

Natural hazards in Delta

4
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 4% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Delta →

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Delta has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 74 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

24° / 6°Winter
52° / 28°Spring
77° / 52°Summer
53° / 34°Fall
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Nearest: Drummond Public LibraryDrummond · 8.2 miles · 32 hrs a week

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