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Wakefield
City in Michigan, United States
Overview
Wakefield, Michigan is a tranquil, small town set in the western Upper Peninsula and surrounded by forests and lakes. Its charm lies in access to outdoor recreation, especially around Sunday Lake and nearby ski resorts, with a welcoming local community. The town is an excellent gateway to the region's natural beauty and historic sites.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
759
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
46.48°, -89.94°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
64
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,610
Local Cost
$1,000
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
58
English
100
Temperature
5.0°C
Summer Avg
17.7°C
Winter Avg
-8.5°C
Record High
35.5°C
Record Low
-31.4°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
908 mm
Internet Speed
148 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
43 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
3
Parks
1
Transport
25
Walk Score
25
Footways
49.0
Airport
IWD
Distance
16 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 19 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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