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Wakefield, MI

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Population
1,689
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,530 ft
Median Home Value
$79,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$649/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$55,759
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Wakefield

Wakefield sits in Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula, just ten miles from the Wisconsin border where U.S. 2 and M-28 meet. Daily life here centers around Sunday Lake, a scenic spot right in town that features Eddy Park, a swimming beach, and a popular campground. The area was built during the iron mining boom, and today it thrives as a quiet Northwoods community surrounded by deep forests and open water.

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Outdoor recreation is a major draw in every season. Summer brings fishing, boating, and community events to the lake, while winter delivers heavy lake-effect snow that keeps snowmobilers and nearby ski hills like Snow River Mountain Resort busy. With the local school overlooking the water, reliable healthcare services in town, and the Porcupine Mountains just up the road, Wakefield offers a grounded, nature-focused lifestyle.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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