Wakefield, MI
Living in Wakefield
Bikeability35
Walkability57
Commute75
Public Transit43
Affordability100
Public Safety92
Airports1
Hospitals86
Colleges57
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.5kPopulation-431 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
46%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate34%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household46%
Householder living alone45%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$36kMedian Household Income+$2.8k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K8%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector65%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office27%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation2%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$57kMedian Home Value+$1.3k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$387Median Monthly Rent+$47 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier50%
Home Value
Less than $50K42%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas12%
Utility gas71%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wakefield
United States45
Michigan58
Gogebic County7
Property Crime in Wakefield
United States48
Michigan43
Gogebic County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 2 | 33 |
| Feb | 15 | 1 | 22 |
| Mar | 25 | 2 | 20 |
| Apr | 39 | 3 | 8 |
| May | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| Jun | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 44 | 4 | 4 |
| Nov | 30 | 3 | 19 |
| Dec | 17 | 2 | 32 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wakefield
Inland Flooding15
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wakefield, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wakefield, MI
Bluff View Christian School
5 miles, W
All Saints Catholic Academy
11 miles, W
All Saints Catholic Academy
11 miles, W
Conserve School
37 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Wakefield, MI
Northland College
45 miles, W
Finlandia University
78 miles, NE
Michigan Technological University
79 miles, NE
University of Wisconsin-Superior
104 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wakefield, MI
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
8 miles, W
Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital Inc
40 miles, NE
Howard Young Medical Center
42 miles, S
Flambeau Hospital
45 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Wakefield, MI
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
63 miles, S
Houghton County Memorial Airport
83 miles, NE
Ford Airport
98 miles, SE
Duluth International Airport
110 miles, W