Indiana
Winchester is a small town in Indiana with a population of 4,912. Residents earn $60,833 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Winchester receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Winchester offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Winchester is $60,833, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Winchester is $97,000, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $727 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Winchester is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,763 per 100,000, 143% above the national average.
10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Winchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,833 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,086 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $970 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,246 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,354 |
| County GDP | $3,389M |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Healthcare | 85 |
| Retail | 170 |
| Manufacturing | 64 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,704 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.82% |
| Commute Time | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
| Census Median | $97,000 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $149,155 |
| Census Median Rent | $727 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,704 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.82% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.4% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.0% |
| Depression | 27.9% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,154/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 85 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 4,762.9/100K |
| 143% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 890.5/100K |
| Theft | 3,706.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 165.7/100K |
| Arson | 20.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.1 inches |
| 5% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,091 ft (333 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,420/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1721°N, 84.9771°W |
| County FIPS | 39037 |
Winner: Republican by 65.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.0% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,420/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 85 |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Retail Stores | 170 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |