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Wakefield, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Clay County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,031
Population
2,062/sq mi density
$66,250
Median Income
$37,572 per capita
$166,800
Home Value
$228,188 Zillow
$837
Median Rent
20.6% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
214
Violent Crime/100K
2,563 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,800 home value, $837/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wakefield experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in |
Wakefield has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 28°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.6").