Wakefield, MI

Living in Wakefield

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Bikeability 35
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Walkability 57
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Commute 75
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Public Transit 43
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 1
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Hospitals 86
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Colleges 57
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Schools 1
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Residents

1.5k Population -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

$36k Median 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

$57k Median Home Value +$1.3k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$387 Median 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

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Conserve School
37 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Wakefield, MI

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Northland College
45 miles, W
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Finlandia University
78 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Wakefield, MI

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Flambeau Hospital
45 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Wakefield, MI

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Ford Airport
98 miles, SE
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