WakefieldMN
A town of 2,800. Healthier than 75% of U.S. towns.
What makes Wakefield stand out
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Wakefield’s report card
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The data
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Healthier than 75% of U.S. towns
Wakefield beats the Minnesota average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
| What stands out | Wakefield | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.9% | 7.1% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.6% | 11.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.3% | 8.5% |
Most working residents commute out of Wakefield
Most working residents leave Wakefield for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are St. Cloud (23%), Cold Spring (16%) and Waite Park (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Wakefield has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 57 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.
2% of Wakefield is conserved land
4.8 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chain of Lakes County Park | — | 250 |
| 2. Discovery Wildlife Management Area | — | 128 |
| 3. Richmond Community Park | — | 11 |
About Wakefield
Township in Minnesota, United States
Wakefield Township is a township in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The township includes the cities of Cold Spring and Richmond. The population was 2,756 at the 2010 census.
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- Population
- 2,746
- Area
- 32 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,165 ft
Wakefield’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Wakefield.