KSMap-doton-Wakefield, 2004
Wakefield’s story
157 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1869Wakefield is settled
WakefieldKS
A town of 835, settled in 1869.
Population
835
2025 Census estimate · −3.4% since 2020
Typical home
$235K
+5.3% in a year
Household income
$69K
median
Median age
44.6
years
Jobs based here
126
A commuter town
Is Wakefield a good place to live?
Wakefield’s mean commuting time is 32 minutes, above both Kansas’ towns (20 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Wakefield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
835 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Wakefield: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wakefield, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Wakefield water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Wakefield’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Kansas you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereClay County ClerkClay County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP code6748767487 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wakefield.
Work & commute
Wakefield has 0.4 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Half the trips to work are shorter than 23 miles. 2.4% of Wakefield working residents work locally, where Kansas’ towns sit at 15% and U.S. towns at 8%. The top destinations are Clay Center (24%), Manhattan (11%) and Salina (6%). Among residents in the town, 12% live below the poverty line.
2%work in town
| Wakefield | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.4% | 15% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $69,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Wakefield2%
Clay Center24%
Manhattan11%
Salina6%
Topeka6%
23 mi
median commute distance
126
jobs based in Wakefield
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Wakefield’s kids attend
Its two schools are below. Public schools: the Clay County school district. 2 public schools serve Wakefield, with 209 students in all.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield ElemLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 129 | C+ |
| Wakefield HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 80 | C |
NCES · EDFacts
10″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–42°
Spring42–66°
Summer65–89°
Fall44–68°
Oct 19
typical first frost
Apr 19
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Wakefield is
40% of adults have obesity in Wakefield. In Wakefield, 16% of adults smoke cigarettes, and 37% have high blood pressure.
| Wakefield | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 34% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 26% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
0 better30 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Wakefield | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with arthritis | 29.2% | 25.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.2% | 8.1% |
Clay County Medical Center
13.4 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Wakefield faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 58% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Wakefield households in 3 declared disasters; the latest was in 2021. Expected losses in Wakefield break down as 41% from inland flooding and 16% from hail.
58risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailTornadoes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
The typical home in Wakefield: about $235K
In Wakefield, the median rent is $819 a month. Values rose 5.3% in the 12 months to September 2026. For households here, the share who are owner-occupiers is 79%.
$235KZillow home value
| Wakefield | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $819 a month | $975 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 79% | 72% | 73% |
Typical home value
Wakefield$235K
Kansas$246K
+5.3%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Outdoors
2.8% of the land in Wakefield is protected from building
2 parks and preserves cover 9 acres in Wakefield.
2.8%conserved
2.8%
conserved · 9 of 317 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wakefield Park | — | 6 |
| 2. Milford State Wildlife Area | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wakefield
19pages on Wakefield
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Wakefield; the nearest are
Manhattan Area Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Manhattan21.6 mi$9,844 in-state tuitionKansas State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Manhattan23.5 mi$11,221 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Wakefield residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Wakefield for work
Where Wakefield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
126jobs based in Wakefield
2%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Wakefield
City in Clay County, Kansas
Wakefield is a city in Clay County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 858.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,142 ft
- ZIP code
- 67487
- Area code
- 785
Questions about Wakefield
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wakefield, KS a good place to live?
Wakefield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.