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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 · estimate
70
Female Safety
64
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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