Winfield, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Louisa County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,065 Population 1,024/sq mi density
$46,364 Median Income $28,513 per capita
$99,800 Home Value $146,771 Zillow
$596 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$46,364 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,800 home value, $596/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Winfield, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,364
38% below
$28,513 per capita
Home Value
$99,800
65% below
Zillow: $146,771
Median Rent
$596/mo
49% below
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
47% below
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Winfield Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Winfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
35%
Rent
51%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Winfield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Winfield residents earn a median household income of $46,364 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,513. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 281 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Winfield is $99,800 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,771. Median rent is $596/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Education

17.8% of adults in Winfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Winfield has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,065
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,024/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,364
Per Capita$28,513
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$930M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,800
Rent$596
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$146,771
Housing Units478
Rent Burden26.4%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,584/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
Elevation720 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband65.0%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Winfield was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.