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Iron River, Wisconsin
Iron River is a community of 826 people in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Iron River
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 7 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include John and Justina Palo Homestead and Across the Pond Veterans Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°F; January lows average 2°F.
Weather in Iron River
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Iron River
Iron River is an unincorporated, census-designated place located in the town of Iron River, Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States.
From the Wikipedia article Iron River (CDP), Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
John and Justina Palo Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Human settlement in United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes7
The Pizza Parlor
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
68285 South Main Street, Iron River
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare2
NorthLakes Community Clinic-Iron River
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
7665 US Highway 2, Iron River
NorthLakes Community Clinic-Iron River Prescription Services
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
Map of Iron River
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20°F | 2°F | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 26°F | 5°F | 1.0 in |
| Mar | 37°F | 18°F | 1.6 in |
| Apr | 50°F | 29°F | 2.8 in |
| May | 64°F | 40°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 50°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 78°F | 55°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 75°F | 54°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 67°F | 46°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 53°F | 35°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 38°F | 23°F | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 25°F | 10°F | 1.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Brule Rs (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bayfield County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-08-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-08-09: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-08-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
John F. Kennedy Memorial Airport (ASX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 miles away.
- Poplar 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Ashland 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
- Washburn 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
- Solon Springs 26 mi southwest, about 42 min by car
- Bayfield 32 mi northeast, about 51 min by car
- Superior 33 mi west, about 54 min by car
- Two Harbors 34 mi northwest, about 54 min by car
- Superior 34 mi west, about 55 min by car
- Duluth 37 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Hermantown 43 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Iron River National Fish Hatchery staff (5828818748), USFWSmidwest, Public domain
- Iron River NFH Manager Dale Bast w RD (5828819890), USFWSmidwest, Public domain
- ISS043-E-156933 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-115070 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-156934 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-156935 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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