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Bayfield, WI
City in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
Population
565
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
651
ZIP codes
0
Bayfield and its ZIP codes
Bayfield at a glance
- Bayfield is about 6 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,982 a year, 8% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $320,100 (20% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,142 a month.
Local data for Bayfield, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bayfield, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,982
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$320,100
Median rent
$1,142/mo
Homeownership
67.5%
Bachelor's or higher
53.6%
Median age
63.5
Average commute
10.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (167), Irish Americans (81), Norwegian Americans (81).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bayfield County. PPP loans are for Bayfield.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,478
4,295 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,806
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$175M
FY 2026, $10,759 per person
How people get to work
Bayfield, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.5%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked16.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home24.0%
Average one-way commute: 10.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bayfield, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
552
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 4°F
32.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bayfield, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Bayfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WashburnCity | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| BayfrontCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| CornucopiaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| DiapervilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| OdanahCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| AshlandCity | 17 mi | 13.4 |
| New OdanahCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| HerbsterCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.6 |
| Franks FieldCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| Birch HillCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| JolmavilleCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 12.5 |
| Port WingCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.2 |
| MarengoCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1 |
| MasonVillage | 29 mi | 0.8 |
| SaxonCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bayfield, WI in?
- Bayfield is in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Bayfield, WI?
- About 565 people live in Bayfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bayfield?
- Nearby places include Washburn (11 mi), Bayfront (13 mi), Cornucopia (13 mi), Diaperville (15 mi), Odanah (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023