Wakefield, KS
Living in Wakefield
Bikeability4
Walkability17
Commute61
Public Transit5
Affordability72
Public Safety80
Airports14
Hospitals62
Colleges29
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Schools21
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Residents
956Population-15 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-7 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American5%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate29%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty
25 mi Average Commute
70%Lived Here Last Year-27% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K11%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector47%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military16%
Sales and office18%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$137kMedian Home Value+$33k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$633Median Monthly Rent+$191 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
LP gas1%
Utility gas87%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wakefield
United States45
Kansas56
Clay County21
Property Crime in Wakefield
United States48
Kansas58
Clay County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 33 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wakefield
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding30
Tornado18
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wakefield, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wakefield, KS
St Xavier Catholic School
17 miles, SE
Enterprise Sda School
23 miles, S
St Andrew's Elementary School
23 miles, SW
Abilene Baptist Academy
24 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Wakefield, KS
Kansas State University
24 miles, E
Manhattan Christian College
24 miles, E
Kansas Wesleyan University
42 miles, SW
Bethany College
56 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wakefield, KS
Clay County Medical Center
13 miles, NW
Irwin ACH (FT Riley)
16 miles, SE
Geary Community Hospital
17 miles, SE
Memorial Hospital
23 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Wakefield, KS
Manhattan Regional Airport
19 miles, E
Salina Regional Airport
45 miles, SW
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
111 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
114 miles, N