Bayfield County , Wisconsin
Population: 16,410 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $69,609 Home $228,100 Rent $789/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 16,410 residents, Bayfield County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Wisconsin and neighboring counties alike.
$69,609
Median Income
household
$228,100
Home Value
median
$789/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $69,609 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,846 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% |
| Median Home Value | $228,100 |
| Median Gross Rent | $789/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 84.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.5% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 16,410 |
| Median Age | 54.1 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 35.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.9%
Obesity
9.2%
Diabetes
13.3%
Smoking
41.2%
High Blood Pressure
24.1%
No Physical Activity
25.9%
Depression
31.5%
Insufficient Sleep
74.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 35.1 · 35th national percentile
🌊 Flood
24.40
🌪️ Tornado
16.03
🔥 Wildfire
17.46
❄️ Winter Storm
84.60
☀️ Drought
21.91
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