Iron River Community Profile
(updated July, 2007)

Iron River and the surrounding communities are located in Bayfield County and have a population of over 3,700. The area is in a rural setting consisting of agricultural, recreational, logging and small businesses and is served by Drummond Area Schools #1491, School District of Maple (which includes the Iron River Elementary School), and South Shore School District. Iron River has a Community Center with a capacity of 400 people and is available for concerts, speakers, or other special events. Churches include Lutheran, Catholic, Presbyterian, and Baptist. The Iron River Area is the hub of Bayfield County's snowmobile paradise on the Tri-County Corridor.

Quick Facts Bayfield County and Iron River Area:
96 lakes
12 class "A" trout streams
over 500 miles of snowmobile, ATV trails, and forest roads
50% of Bayfield County acreage is public land

$139,450 is the average median price for homes around Orienta, Oulu, Tripp, Drummond, Barnes, Iron River, Delta and Hughes.
$59,950 is the average median price for vacant land with a minimum price of $5,000.
Rentals range from $500 to $550.

Quick Facts Iron River:
elementary school
public library, community center, VFW, Rebekah Hall
2 banks, post office
golf course, bowling alley
several restaurants
IGA grocery store, bakery, meat market
hardware store, lumberyard, sporting goods
laundromat
3 gas stations, auto repair shop
volunteer fire and ambulance
3 senior citizens buildings
Blueberry Festival, Rib Fest, Octoberfest
Chamber of Commerce