Wakefield, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Dixon County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,288
Population
1,215/sq mi density
$57,500
Median Income
$23,108 per capita
$110,300
Home Value
$203,117 Zillow
$808
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,300 home value, $808/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Wakefield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 35.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,391 ft (424 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,215/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2667°N, 96.8629°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dixon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in |
Wakefield has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.7").