Winfield, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Cowley County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
11,731 Population 1,053/sq mi density
$58,140 Median Income $35,929 per capita
$121,200 Home Value $137,460 Zillow
$770 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
284 Violent Crime/100K 3,051 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$58,140 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,200 home value, $770/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
284 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Winfield, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,140
23% below
$35,929 per capita
Home Value
$121,200
57% below
Zillow: $137,460
Median Rent
$770/mo
34% below
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
284/100K
25% below
3,051/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
14% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°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
77%
Home Value
43%
Rent
66%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
86%
Unemployment
183%
Crime
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Winfield a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 $58,140 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,929. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 782 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Winfield is $121,200 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,460. Median rent is $770/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Safety & Crime

Winfield reports 284 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,051/100K.

Education

28.9% of adults in Winfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Winfield has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population11,731
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,053/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$58,140
Per Capita$35,929
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$1,697M
Avg Weekly Wage$946

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,200
Rent$770
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$137,460
Housing Units5,234
Rent Burden28.5%

Crime

F
Violent284/100K
Property3,051/100K

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,887/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain34.9 in/yr
Elevation1,171 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Winfield was founded in 1873.
The median home in Winfield was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Ponca City Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.