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A town of 471 people in Bayfield County, Wisconsin
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Town in Wisconsin, United States
471Population
53.4 sq miArea
1,194 ftElevation

Hughes is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 471 at the 2020 census, up from 383 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated communities of Muskeg and Wills are located in the town.

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Most working residents leave Hughes for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Iron River (15%), Duluth (9%) and Superior (8%). Half commute less than 31 miles.

Iron River
15%
Duluth, MN
9%
Superior
8%
Ashland
7%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Hughes →

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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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Tamarack Health Ashland Medical CenterAshland · 28.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Northlakes - Iron RiverIron River · 4.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54847, 54820 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hughes →

Natural hazards in Hughes

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 Hughes →

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Hughes 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
51° / 28°Spring
76° / 52°Summer
53° / 34°Fall
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Nearest: Evelyn Goldberg Briggs Memorial LibraryIron River · 4.5 miles · 44 hrs a week
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