Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Winchester is a small town in Kansas with a population of 341. Residents earn $50,556 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Winchester receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Winchester offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Winchester is $50,556, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Winchester is $92,900, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,031 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Winchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches, including 16.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,556 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,509 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $990 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,806 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 416 |
| County GDP | $501M |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Healthcare | 27 |
| Retail | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,086 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.40% |
| Commute Time | 30.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |
| Census Median | $92,900 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $251,159 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,031 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.3% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,086 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.40% |
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,032/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 26.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.3 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,174 ft (358 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,033/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3227°N, 95.2692°W |
| County FIPS | 20087 |
Winner: Republican by 36.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.9% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,033/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Retail Stores | 47 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 30.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |