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Bayfield, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Ashland County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
590
Population
678/sq mi density
$63,750
Median Income
$37,745 per capita
$304,800
Home Value
$330,239 Zillow
$1,021
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
210
Violent Crime/100K
3,992 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 1.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$304,800 home value, $1,021/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
210 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bayfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 949 ft (289 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 678/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8161°N, 90.8248°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ashland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0375 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in |
Bayfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 13°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.9").