Wakefield Township, MI
Living in Wakefield Township
Bikeability1
Walkability5
Commute94
Public Transit2
Affordability91
Public Safety92
Airports1
Hospitals86
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
346Population+43 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated-12% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate39%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government21%
Private sector64%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office15%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$78kMedian Home Value-$35k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$96 (2010–19)
42%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198930%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas46%
Utility gas7%
Wood18%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wakefield Township
United States45
Michigan58
Gogebic County7
Property Crime in Wakefield Township
United States48
Michigan43
Gogebic County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 2 | 39 |
| Feb | 15 | 1 | 26 |
| Mar | 25 | 2 | 24 |
| Apr | 39 | 3 | 10 |
| May | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| Jun | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 44 | 4 | 5 |
| Nov | 30 | 3 | 22 |
| Dec | 17 | 2 | 38 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wakefield Township
Inland Flooding17
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding5
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wakefield Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wakefield Township, MI
Bluff View Christian School
9 miles, SW
All Saints Catholic Academy
15 miles, SW
All Saints Catholic Academy
15 miles, SW
Conserve School
38 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Wakefield Township, MI
Northland College
48 miles, W
Finlandia University
73 miles, NE
Michigan Technological University
74 miles, NE
University of Wisconsin-Superior
106 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wakefield Township, MI
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
12 miles, SW
Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital Inc
35 miles, NE
Howard Young Medical Center
46 miles, S
Memorial Medical Center
48 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Wakefield Township, MI
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
66 miles, S
Houghton County Memorial Airport
78 miles, NE
Ford Airport
98 miles, SE
Duluth International Airport
112 miles, W