Town of Russell, Bayfield County, Wisconsin
The Town of Russell is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. About 1,413 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 49.8 sq mi (129 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,413 ± 98
- County
- Bayfield County
- Land area
- 49.8 sq mi (129 km²)
- Type
- TownIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $48,068 ± $4,961
- Median home value
- $118,300 ± $20,737
- Water area
- 50.2 sq mi (130 km²)
- State
- Wisconsin
- Census code (GEOID)
- 5500770300
- Coordinates (central point)
- 46.946522, -90.846858
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Town of Bayfield6.8 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with the Town of Russell. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other towns in Bayfield County, largest first
- Town of Iron River1,294 people
- Town of Barksdale881 people
- Town of Cable859 people
- Town of Barnes854 people
- Town of Eileen811 people
- Town of Bayfield709 people
- Town of Bayview615 people
- Town of Grand View584 people
- Town of Kelly584 people
- Town of Washburn568 people
- Town of Drummond560 people
- Town of Hughes555 people
All 24
- Town of Oulu477 people
- Town of Namakagon420 people
- Town of Keystone360 people
- Town of Bell345 people
- Town of Port Wing345 people
- Town of Mason322 people
- Town of Tripp308 people
- Town of Delta265 people
- Town of Lincoln261 people
- Town of Pilsen235 people
- Town of Orienta225 people
- Town of Clover183 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Bayfield County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in the Town of Russell
- Longest day
- 15 hours 53 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 31 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:07 AM around June 16
- Latest sunrise
- 7:53 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:14 PM around December 11
- Latest sunset
- 9:02 PM around June 26
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:44 AM | 4:41 PM | 8 h 57 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:07 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:16 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 52 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:15 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| May 15 | 5:28 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:07 AM | 9:00 PM | 15 h 53 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:23 AM | 8:54 PM | 15 h 31 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:00 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:40 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:21 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:06 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 22 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:42 AM | 4:14 PM | 8 h 32 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A town line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Bayfield County or the local office.
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