Wakefield is a city in Clay County, Kansas, United States.

[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.50 square miles (1.29 km2), all land.

[8] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

There were 413 housing units at an average density of 826.0 per square mile (318.9/km2).

21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 362 housing units at an average density of 766.6 per square mile (296.0/km2).

24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[13] The Wakefield Bombers won the Kansas State High School Boys class 1A Cross Country championship in 1973, 1984 and 1985.