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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,261 ft (384 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,062/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2164°N, 97.0188°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manhattan Regional (MHK) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1 in |
Wakefield has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.8").