Wakefield, Kansas

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Population in 2021: 846 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +1.0%
 
Males: 451  (53.4%)
Females: 395  (46.6%)
Median resident age:

43.2 years
Kansas median age:

37.3 years

Zip codes: 67487.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $58,389 (it was $41,719 in 2000)
Wakefield:

$58,389
KS:

$64,124

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $33,407 (it was $16,939 in 2000)

Wakefield city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $167,851 (it was $70,200 in 2000)
Wakefield:

$167,851
KS:

$183,800

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $157,021; detached houses: $155,639

Median gross rent in 2021: $766.

March 2022 cost of living index in Wakefield: 79.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 9.4%
(3.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 45.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 40.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Wakefield, KS (2021)
    • 80777.9%White alone
    • 10910.5%Hispanic
    • 514.9%Two or more races
    • 414.0%American Indian alone
    • 111.1%Asian alone

Races in Wakefield detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Wakefield, Kansas as of March 29, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Wakefield is 1,009 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Wakefield by year

Type

2007

2008

2009

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(343.2)
0
(0.0)
2
(202.2)
1
(101.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
5
(566.3)
4
(467.3)
2
(228.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
4
(410.3)
0
(0.0)
1
(102.8)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
2
(226.5)
5
(584.1)
2
(228.8)
2
(202.8)
1
(101.1)
7
(707.8)
4
(410.3)
2
(207.7)
6
(616.6)
1
(105.9)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
2
(233.6)
1
(114.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index48.774.8103.08.144.548.545.18.331.94.2

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 254.8. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Wakefield, KS

Crime rate in Wakefield detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.03
Kansas average:

2.48
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Ancestries: German (23.7%), American (18.1%), Irish (7.6%), English (6.4%), Scottish (3.0%), Dutch (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1148 feet

Land area: 0.47 square miles.

Population density: 1,792 people per square mile   (low).

Wakefield, Kansas map

9 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.9%
Kansas:

7.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,703 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $2,529 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Topeka, KS (72.2 miles , pop. 122,377).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Wichita, KS (107.1 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (444.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Milford, KS (2.5 miles ),
Riley, KS (3.4 miles ),
Clay Center, KS (3.6 miles ),
Leonardville, KS (3.6 miles ),
Fort Riley, KS (3.6 miles ),
Fort Riley North, KS (3.7 miles ),
Green, KS (3.9 miles),
Fort Riley-Camp Whiteside, KS (4.0 miles)

Latitude: 39.22 N, Longitude: 97.02 W

Area code: 785

Distribution of median household income in Wakefield, KS in 2021
Distribution of house value in Wakefield, KS in 2021
Wakefield satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $158,000
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $170,000
  • 2014: 4 buildings, average cost: $127,500
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $90,300
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $122,500
  • 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $93,300
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $137,500
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $119,300
  • 2008: 8 buildings, average cost: $90,200
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $106,300
  • 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $94,300
  • 2005: 7 buildings, average cost: $94,300
  • 2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $77,500
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $124,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $80,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Wakefield, KS residents
Average permit cost in Wakefield, KS
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.9%
Kansas:

3.0%
Most common industries in Wakefield, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.4%)
  • Public administration (11.2%)
  • Educational services (9.8%)
  • Construction (9.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.7%)
  • Public administration (16.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (9.4%)
  • Educational services (8.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.4%)
  • Utilities (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (26.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.2%)
  • Educational services (10.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.4%)
  • Public administration (6.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
  • Private households (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Wakefield, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Child care workers (4.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Carpenters (3.9%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Child care workers (8.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (8.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)

Average climate in Wakefield, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Wakefield-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 81% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/11/2008, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.4 miles away from the Wakefield city center caused $66 million in damages.

On 5/25/1951, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.4 miles away from the city center killed one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Wakefield-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 594% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 193.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 255.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 138.5 miles away from Wakefield center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 210.0 miles away from Wakefield center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 97.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 129.2 miles away from Wakefield center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Clay County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 5, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Wakefield topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Wakefield:

  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - WAKEFIELD (509 GROVE)
  • HERITAGE VILLAGE OF WAKEFIELD (6TH AND GROVE)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Wakefield:

  • LEONARDVILLE NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; LEONARDVILLE, KS)
  • MEDICALODGES CLAY CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CLAY CENTER, KS)
  • MEADOWLARK HOSPICE (Hospital, about 14 miles away; CLAY CENTER, KS)
  • CLAY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; CLAY CENTER, KS)
  • VALLEY VISTA CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; JUNCTION CITY, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wakefield:

  • Kansas State University (about 24 miles; Manhattan, KS; Full-time enrollment: 20,703)
  • Emporia State University (about 72 miles; Emporia, KS; FT enrollment: 4,687)
  • Washburn University (about 72 miles; Topeka, KS; FT enrollment: 5,092)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 94 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 4,174)
  • University of Kansas (about 97 miles; Lawrence, KS; FT enrollment: 22,788)
  • Butler Community College (about 98 miles; El Dorado, KS; FT enrollment: 6,676)
  • Wichita Area Technical College (about 102 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,220)

Public high school in Wakefield:

Public elementary/middle school in Wakefield:

See full list of schools located in Wakefield

Library in Wakefield:

  • WAKEFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $33,368; Location: 205 THIRD STREET; 9,667 books; 176 audio materials; 330 video materials; 30 state licensed databases; 1 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Wakefield: Wakefield Police Department (A), Wakefield Fire Department (B), Wakefield Public Library (C), Wakefield Museum (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Wakefield include: Wakefield United Methodist Church (A), Madura Congregational Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Highland Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: William H. Avery (politician) - Politician.

Clay County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.7 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

76.2%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.6%
Whole state:

5.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households
28 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010

Banks with branches in Wakefield (2011 data):

  • The Riley State Bank of Riley, Kansas: Fmsb-Riley Branch at 711 Elm Street, branch established on 1908/01/01. Info updated 2010/07/02: Bank assets: $74.7 mil, Deposits: $58.9 mil, headquarters in Riley, KS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Riley County Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Wakefield:

Marital status in Wakefield, KS
  • Never married: 13.5%
  • Now married: 67.0%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

For population 25 years and over in Wakefield:

  • High school or higher: 97.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.3%
  • Unemployed: 2.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.9
Kansas average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Wakefield, KS (based on Clay County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,65014
Evangelical Protestant1,81710
Catholic5611
Other11
None3,506-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Here:

1.15 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Here:

6.90 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
Here:

14.96 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.2%
State:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Clay County:

29.6%
Kansas:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Clay County:

16.6%
Kansas:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

49.1%
Kansas:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Wakefield:

46.7%
Kansas:

46.3%

Average BMI:
Wakefield:

29.3
Kansas:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

23.6%
Kansas:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Wakefield:

10.9%
Kansas:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Wakefield:

6.8
Kansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Wakefield:

38.0%
Kansas:

33.5%

General health condition:
Here:

56.0%
Kansas:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

78.2%
State:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Wakefield, KS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2018)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 2$6,900$41,4002$793
Police Protection - Officers 1$1,771$21,2523$1,842
Totals for Government 3$8,671$34,6845$2,635

Wakefield government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $217,000 ($256.50)
    Regular Highways: $82,000 ($96.93)
    Police Protection: $75,000 ($88.65)
    Solid Waste Management: $67,000 ($79.20)
    Parks and Recreation: $58,000 ($68.56)
    Libraries: $42,000 ($49.65)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $23,000 ($27.19)
    Water Utilities: $18,000 ($21.28)
    Sewerage: $11,000 ($13.00)
    Local Fire Protection: $9,000 ($10.64)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $32,000 ($37.83)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($7.09)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($4.73)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($4.73)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $116,000 ($137.12)

Wakefield government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $90,000 ($106.38)
    Solid Waste Management: $73,000 ($86.29)
    Parks and Recreation: $15,000 ($17.73)
    Other: $2,000 ($2.36)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $54,000 ($63.83)
    Fines and Forfeits: $25,000 ($29.55)
    General Revenue - Other: $5,000 ($5.91)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($3.55)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $91,000 ($107.57)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $62,000 ($73.29)
    Highways: $38,000 ($44.92)
  • Tax - Property: $148,000 ($174.94)
    Public Utilities Sales: $48,000 ($56.74)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $1,000 ($1.18)

Wakefield government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $682,000 ($806.15)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $629,000 ($743.50)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $53,000 ($62.65)

Wakefield government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $333,000 ($393.62)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $8,000 ($9.46)

Strongest AM radio stations in Wakefield:

  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSAL (1150 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: EBC INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KJCK (1420 AM; 1 kW; JUNCTION CITY, KS; Owner: PLATINUM BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wakefield:

  • KJCK-FM (97.5 FM; JUNCTION CITY, KS; Owner: PLATINUM BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KHCD (89.5 FM; SALINA, KS; Owner: HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KCLY (100.9 FM; CLAY CENTER, KS; Owner: CROSS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KANV (91.3 FM; OLSBURG, KS; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS)
  • KBLS (102.5 FM; NORTH FORT RILEY, KS; Owner: EBC, INC.)
  • KACZ (96.3 FM; RILEY, KS; Owner: MANHATTAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KMKF (101.5 FM; MANHATTAN, KS; Owner: MANHATTAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KBMP (90.5 FM; ENTERPRISE, KS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KQLA (103.5 FM; OGDEN, KS; Owner: PLATINUM BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Wakefield:

  • K25DS (Channel 25; JUNCTION CITY, KS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K39BR (Channel 39; JUNCTION CITY, KS; Owner: NORTHEAST KANSAS B/CST.SERVICE,INC.)
  • KTLJ-CA (Channel 6; JUNCTION CITY, KS; Owner: MONTGOMERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KAAS-TV (Channel 18; SALINA, KS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K31BW (Channel 31; MANHATTAN, KS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Wakefield fatal accident list:

Jul 16, 2017 03:10 AM, Sr-82, Lat: 39.215992, Lon: -97.007458, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 223ft / 67.6mTotal length
  • 3,172Total average daily traffic
  • 168Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,853Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Wakefield, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11910-1919
  • 11920-1929
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 71960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 21990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Wakefield, KS

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

52 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Wakefield)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 611 Cedar (Lat: 39.216667 Lon: -97.010833), Call Sign: KJC648,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.035 MHz, Grant Date: 05/15/1997, Expiration Date: 07/24/2002, Cancellation Date: 11/24/2002, Registrant: Rex Bergmeier, Wakefield, KS 67487, Phone: (913) 461-5205
  • Lat: 39.214972 Lon: -97.016556, Call Sign: WQKU673,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.962 MHz, 458.962 MHz, Grant Date: 09/18/2009, Expiration Date: 09/18/2019, Cancellation Date: 11/23/2019, Certifier: Jeri L Mason, Registrant: Comm-Tronix, 1735 Mccormick, Wichita, KS 67213, Phone: (316) 263-5958, Fax: (316) 462-0555, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • WAKEFIELD, 502 3rd St (Lat: 39.213000 Lon: -97.015750), Type: Tower, Structure height: 42.7 m, Overall height: 43.6 m, Call Sign: WQHU204,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19675.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/06/2007, Expiration Date: 11/06/2017, Cancellation Date: 01/07/2015, Certifier: Jeffrey J Youle, Registrant: Affiniti, LLC, 9208 Waterford Centre Blvd, Suite 150, Austin, TX 78758, Phone: (512) 334-4100, Fax: (512) 334-4099, Email:
  • CLAY, 2.4 Km West (Lat: 39.218889 Lon: -97.046667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 129.5 m, Call Sign: WQLA715,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6626.25 MHz, Grant Date: 08/29/2019, Expiration Date: 11/13/2029, Certifier: Edwin D Geer, Registrant: State Of Kansas, 700 Sw Harrison Street, Topeka, KS 66603-3754, Phone: (785) 296-3661, Fax: (785) 296-0999, Email:
  • WAKEFIELD, 1957 7th Road (Lat: 39.217694 Lon: -97.029278), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 105.2 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WQUI288,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6345.49 MHz, Grant Date: 07/15/2014, Expiration Date: 07/15/2024, Cancellation Date: 12/22/2015, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 3300 E. Renner Road #b3132, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (972) 907-1131, Email:
  • WAKEFIELD, 1952 7th Road - Wakefield (Lat: 39.217694 Lon: -97.029278), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 105.2 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WQUL972,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6315.84 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, Grant Date: 08/13/2014, Expiration Date: 08/13/2024, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:
  • WAKEFIELD, 1952 7th Road - Wakefield (Lat: 39.217694 Lon: -97.029278), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 105.2 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WQXM281,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, Grant Date: 04/13/2016, Expiration Date: 04/13/2026, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S. Akard St. 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: WD0DQM, Licensee ID: L00817474, Grant Date: 02/24/2004, Expiration Date: 02/24/2014, Cancellation Date: 02/25/2016, Registrant: Dennis L Riffel, 404 Birch St., Wakefield, KS 67487

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: SADLER TERRY RANS S-7 COURIER (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX SEE BOMBADIER (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2417T, N2417T, N-2417T, Serial Number: 0496185, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 08/19/2003, Certificate Issue Date: 10/01/2008
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Maurice D Sharp, Po Box 111, Wakefield, KS 67487, Other Owners: Vonda J Sharp
  • Aircraft: PIPER J3F-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 35494, N35494, N-35494, Serial Number: 6397, Year manufactured: 1941, Airworthiness Date: 06/21/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 12/05/2017
    Registrant (Partnership): Aero Pioneer, 804 9th St, Wakefield, KS 67487, Other Owners: Dave C Munger, Pamela A Munger

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 8. The highest number of fire incidents - 23 took place in 2016, and the least - 0 in 2008. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Wakefield, KS When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (53.5%), and Structure Fires (35.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Wakefield, KS
    • 6953.5%Outside Fires
    • 4635.7%Structure Fires
    • 118.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 32.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Wakefield, KS
Most common first names in Wakefield, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1479.9 years
Mary1489.8 years
William1284.0 years
Ruth881.1 years
Charles877.5 years
George784.1 years
Fred684.3 years
Alice685.2 years
Evelyn681.8 years
Clara687.7 years
Most common last names in Wakefield, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Thurlow1076.8 years
Auld787.7 years
Yarrow783.2 years
Avery685.4 years
Fasse575.4 years
Elsasser575.0 years
Steffen581.2 years
Mason582.6 years
Martin485.0 years
Fyfe484.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Wakefield, KS
  • 85.7%Utility gas
  • 13.4%Electricity
  • 0.6%Other fuel
  • 0.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Wakefield, KS
  • 76.1%Utility gas
  • 23.9%Electricity


Wakefield compared to Kansas state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
There are no pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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