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Herbster, WI
Census-designated place in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
Population
83
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
15
ZIP codes
0
Herbster and its ZIP codes
Herbster at a glance
- Herbster is 86% less dense than Wisconsin as a whole.
Local data for Herbster, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bayfield County. PPP loans are for Herbster.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Herbster, 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° / 6°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Herbster, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
Cities near Herbster
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CornucopiaCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.3 |
| Port WingCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.2 |
| BayfieldCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| WashburnCity | 20 mi | 3.9 |
| Iron RiverCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6.3 |
| Two Harbors, MNCity | 25 mi | 3.3 |
| AshlandCity | 25 mi | 13.4 |
| BruleCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.7 |
| BayfrontCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.4 |
| Knife River, MNCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.7 |
| Beaver Bay, MNCity | 28 mi | 0.8 |
| DiapervilleCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.4 |
| MasonVillage | 30 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Herbster, WI in?
- Herbster is in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Herbster, WI?
- About 83 people live in Herbster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Herbster?
- Nearby places include Cornucopia (6.6 mi), Port Wing (9 mi), Bayfield (19 mi), Washburn (20 mi), Iron River (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023