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Bayfront, WI
Census-designated place in Ashland County, Wisconsin.
Population
135
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
95
ZIP codes
0
Bayfront and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ashland County. PPP loans are for Bayfront.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,468
7,864 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,395
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$153M
FY 2026, $9,528 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bayfront, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
458
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
20
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 4°F
32.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bayfront, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.3%
U.S. 33.3% +13.0 pts
Diabetes
20.7%
U.S. 12.1% +8.6 pts
Smoking
22.1%
U.S. 12.8% +9.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Bayfront
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DiapervilleCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.4 |
| OdanahCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.6 |
| AshlandCity | 5.7 mi | 13.4 |
| New OdanahCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.4 |
| WashburnCity | 6.7 mi | 3.9 |
| Franks FieldCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| Birch HillCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| BayfieldCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| JolmavilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 12.5 |
| MarengoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| MasonVillage | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| SaxonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| MellenCity | 22 mi | 1.9 |
| CornucopiaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.3 |
| Grand ViewCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.7 |
| HerbsterCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 5.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bayfront, WI in?
- Bayfront is in Ashland County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Bayfront, WI?
- About 135 people live in Bayfront, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bayfront?
- Nearby places include Diaperville (3.6 mi), Odanah (4.7 mi), Ashland (5.7 mi), New Odanah (6.5 mi), Washburn (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023