At a Glance
Median Income
$43,125
$24,273 per capita
Home Value
$198,400
Zillow: $303,309
Median Rent
$769/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
15.6% smoking rate
How Winchester Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Winchester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Winchester a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Winchester residents earn a median household income of $43,125 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,273. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,530 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Winchester is $198,400 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,309. Median rent is $769/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
11.3% of adults in Winchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Winchester has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 29.
Data Overview
People
Population300
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density1,667/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans18.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,125
Per Capita$24,273
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$3,075M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A
Home Value$198,400
Rent$769
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$303,309
Housing Units141
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,019/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain21.8 in/yr
AQI29 (Good)
Elevation3,977 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Winchester was founded in 1900.
The median home in Winchester was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
38.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.