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Wakefield, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Gogebic County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,789
Population
227/sq mi density
$48,413
Median Income
$28,602 per capita
$71,400
Home Value
$97,182 Zillow
$662
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
156
Violent Crime/100K
1,811 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,413 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,400 home value, $662/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Wakefield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. The area receives 75.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,527 ft (465 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 227/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4769°N, 89.9334°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Gogebic County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 110 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.1 in |
Wakefield has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 10°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.2").