Wakefield, NE
Living in Wakefield
Bikeability54
Walkability92
Commute100
Public Transit53
Affordability95
Public Safety95
Airports18
Hospitals73
Colleges39
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools70
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.5kPopulation+150 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino46%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school24%
High school graduate30%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$35k (2010–19)
98%Above Poverty+22% (2010–19)
13 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K34%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector75%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation39%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office11%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van80%
Walked17%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$94kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$501Median Monthly Rent+$133 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied+15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier41%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K3%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
LP gas1%
Utility gas75%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wakefield
United States45
Nebraska33
Sioux City Metro Area28
Dixon County4
Property Crime in Wakefield
United States48
Nebraska45
Sioux City Metro Area46
Dixon County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wakefield
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding26
Tornado21
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wakefield, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wakefield, NE
St Mary Elementary School
8 miles, W
St Augustine Indian Mission School
20 miles, E
Trinity Lutheran School
25 miles, SW
Sacred Heart School
26 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Wakefield, NE
Wayne State College
8 miles, W
Briar Cliff University
29 miles, NE
Morningside College
29 miles, NE
University of South Dakota
36 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wakefield, NE
Providence Medical Center
8 miles, W
Pender Community Hospital
14 miles, SE
Dunes Surgical Hospital
25 miles, NE
Mercyone Siouxland
28 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Wakefield, NE
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
26 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
83 miles, SE
Joe Foss Field
91 miles, N
Lincoln Airport
98 miles, S