Winchester, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Scott County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,543 Population 1,365/sq mi density
$54,286 Median Income $31,086 per capita
$96,000 Home Value $98,242 Zillow
$627 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$54,286 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,000 home value, $627/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Winchester, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,286
28% below
$31,086 per capita
Home Value
$96,000
66% below
Zillow: $98,242
Median Rent
$627/mo
46% below
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
39% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
72%
Home Value
34%
Rent
54%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Winchester a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $54,286 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,086. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 101 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Winchester is $96,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $98,242. Median rent is $627/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Education

20.7% of adults in Winchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Winchester has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,543
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,365/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,286
Per Capita$31,086
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$208M
Avg Weekly Wage$956

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,000
Rent$627
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$98,242
Housing Units745
Rent Burden18.5%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,555/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation543 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Winchester was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.