WakefieldMI
A town of 1,683. Healthier than 75% of U.S. towns.
What makes Wakefield stand out
The thing Wakefield does most differently from other towns.
Wakefield’s report card
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wakefield. Another town gets a different order.
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 14% of U.S. communities.
Healthier than 25% of U.S. towns
Wakefield beats the Michigan average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
| What stands out | Wakefield | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.5% | 77.6% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 89.6% | 87.4% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.4% | 10.2% |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Wakefield has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 77°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 186 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
About one in six working residents works right in Wakefield
Most working residents leave Wakefield for work: only 18% work in town. The top destinations are Ironwood (15%), Wakefield (9%) and Bessemer (9%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
Where working residents work
Wakefield’s public schools outperform 41% of Michigan districts
The public schools Wakefield’s kids attend trail 59% of Michigan’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| WakefieldMarenisco School | PK–12 | 236 | C+ |
0% of Wakefield is conserved land
6.2 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Eddy Park | — | 34 |
Wakefield’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Wakefield.