At a Glance
Median Income
$47,500
$30,395 per capita
Home Value
$78,600
Zillow: $151,109
Median Rent
$725/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
78.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
17.7% smoking rate
How Winger Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Winger's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Winger a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Winger residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,395. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Winger is $78,600 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,109. Median rent is $725/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
18.4% of adults in Winger hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Winger has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population184
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density575/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$30,395
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,600
Rent$725
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$151,109
Housing Units87
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death19,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation1,235 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+78.4%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute16 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Winger was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Thief River Falls Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.