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Saturday, November 14, 2026

Bayfield County

33°F (1°C)

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Population

16,5752024

Lower than communities in Wisconsin

Household income

$71,1512024

Similar to communities in Wisconsin

Home value

$240,8002024

Similar to communities in Wisconsin

Unemployment

3.8%2026

Less favorable than communities in Wisconsin

Violent crime

672023

Similar to communities in Wisconsin

Work from home

13.4%2024

Higher than communities in Wisconsin

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Facilities

Contractor damage prompts discussion of full sally‑port roof replacement at sheriff’s office

Packet notes a contractor incident damaged a portion of the sheriff’s sally‑port roof; staff say the 20+‑year rubber membrane may make full replacement preferable and are negotiating repairs with the contractor.

Bayfield County — Nov 12, 2026

County staff present Oct. 31 financials and budget planning notes as 2027 enactment shifts one‑time funding

Nov 12, 2026

Bayfield County asked to extend, complete or reclaim four tax‑sale parcels with habitable‑structure rules

Nov 12, 2026

County staff to brief Executive Committee on implementing cost‑recovery ordinance

Nov 12, 2026

County staff flags EDA infrastructure grants that can cover up to 60% of public projects

Nov 12, 2026

Housing

CheqBUILT reports Fannie Mae approval and moves to acquire homes and lots for permanently affordable ownership

Nov 12, 2026

Communications

GovFeeds reports: Bayfield County posts more often and gets above‑median engagement on Facebook

Nov 12, 2026

Land Records

Land Records begins recertification of roughly 1,390 mineral‑claim documents ahead of 2027 recording requirements

Nov 12, 2026

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What stands out in Bayfield County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Bayfield County with communities in Wisconsin or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2021, Bayfield County was more favorable than communities of similar population size on adults without health insurance.

100th percentile · 2021 · CDC PLACES, via Polco GPAL

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Recent meetings

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Nov 12Executive Committee Meeting, 4:00 PM, November 12, 20262027 budget used one‑time funds and vacancy savings adding about $1.5M; 2027 nursing‑home bond retirement (~$450k) could be used for borrowing to manage operational costs.Nov 10County Board Meeting, 6:00 PM, November 10, 2026Carryover of $96,633 in Northern Lights encumbrances from 2025 to 2026 Nov 10Ad Hoc EMS Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, November 10th, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. will be in the EOC. The virtual meeting link is available in the attached agenda.Geographic concentration in Washburn City and Red Cliff Reservation (35% of calls).Nov 10Remote & In-Person Children's COP Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda 11/10/2026 at 10 a.m. in the Lake Michigan Conference RoomCSOC Self-Assessment documentation and tool provided; Wisconsin DHS coordinators to join the discussion.

More coverage

Bayfield Harbor Commission seeks county support and small pledge for $5.2M dock project

Nov 12, 2026

Bayfield County packet includes authorization steps to pursue purchase options for Pigeon Lake Field Station

Nov 10, 2026

Bayfield County packet urges state action on Enbridge Line 5 reroute, includes updated resolution

Nov 10, 2026

Bayfield County outlines a 20-module ERP rollout, staff to decide purchase order and AP workflows

Nov 10, 2026