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Wakefield, KS
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Wakefield, KS
At a Glance
How Wakefield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wakefield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wakefield a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wakefield residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,572. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 284 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wakefield is $166,800 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,188. Median rent is $837/month, with 20.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Wakefield reports 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,563/100K.
Education
23.0% of adults in Wakefield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wakefield has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.