Wakefield, Nebraska

Population 1,590

Wakefield is located in Wayne County, NE. The population is 1,590, making Wakefield the 2nd largest city in Wayne County.

There are 2 public schools in Wakefield with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Wakefield is very low , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Wakefield is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Wakefield property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Wakefield include Wakefield Township, Logan Township and Emerson Township.

Wakefield Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 20.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 56.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.5%

Crime Rate

84.78% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 0
  • Property Crime: 377
  • Larceny Theft: 377

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 0 offenders in Wakefield
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

45 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 42

Unemployment

Low 2.4%
  • Nebraska unemployment average: 2.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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2 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Wakefield, NE and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Wakefield's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.

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  • Good news! No offenders found in Wakefield, NE.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Wakefield, NE

Property Reports view all

5 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Wakefield, NE issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Wakefield, NE issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $520
  • 1 Bedroom: $600
  • 2 Bedrooms: $790
  • 3 Bedrooms: $980
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,070

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Environmental Hazards

45 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Wakefield, NE has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.58 Average
    Wakefield, NE is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 18.72°
  • February 23.22°
  • March 38.08°
  • April 49.2°
  • May 61.79°
  • June 71.01°
  • July 75.85°
  • August 72.04°
  • September 63.2°
  • October 51.05°
  • November 38.18°
  • December 21.98°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Wakefield, NE

Earthquakes
Wakefield, NE has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Wakefield, NE has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Wakefield, NE has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Wakefield, NE has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Wakefield, NE: $54,830

Unemployment

Unemployment in Wakefield is 2.4%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 2.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 69.93%
White Collar - 30.07%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pete Ricketts
  • Sen. Deb Fischer
  • Sen. Ben Sasse

City Representatives

  • Adrian Smith

Neighborhood Info

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  • No Cemeteries found in Wakefield, NE

2 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Wakefield, NE

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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