Map of Wakefield city, Kansas

Wakefield is a city in Clay County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 858.

Wakefield city overview:
Name:	Wakefield city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Kansas
County:	Clay County
Founded:	1869
Incorporated:	1887
Elevation:	1,145 ft (349 m)
Total Area:	0.50 sq mi (1.29 km²)
Land Area:	0.50 sq mi (1.29 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	858
Population Density:	1,700/sq mi (670/km²)
ZIP code:	67487
Area code:	785
FIPS code:	2074525
Website:	wakefieldks.com

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History

Wakefield was founded in 1869. It was named for one of its founders, Rev. Richard Wake, but also because another founder was a native of Wakefield, England. The railroad was built through Wakefield in 1873.

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Geography

Wakefield is located at 39°12′58″N 97°0′55″W / 39.21611°N 97.01528°W / 39.21611; -97.01528 (39.216228, -97.015244). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.50 square miles (1.29 km), all of it land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Wakefield has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated “Cfa” on climate maps.