Wakefield, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Clay County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,031 Population 2,062/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $37,572 per capita
$166,800 Home Value $236,955 Zillow
$837 Median Rent 20.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,800 home value, $837/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Wakefield, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,250
12% below
$37,572 per capita
Home Value
$166,800
41% below
Zillow: $236,955
Median Rent
$837/mo
28% below
20.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
32% below
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Income
88%
Home Value
59%
Rent
72%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wakefield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 2.1% (42% 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 $236,955. 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.

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 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,031
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density2,062/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans29.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$37,572
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$352M
Avg Weekly Wage$772

Housing

A+
Home Value$166,800
Rent$837
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$236,955
Housing Units466
Rent Burden20.6%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,001/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain31.1 in/yr
Elevation1,261 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute31 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Wakefield was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.