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Winkler, MB

Manitoba

Winkler is a small city in Manitoba with a population of 13,745. Residents earn $70,500 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
13,745 Population 1,717/sq mi density
$70,500 Median Income $40,480 per capita
$310,000 Home Value
$990 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$310,000 home value, $990/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $70,500
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $310,000
10% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.7%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $990
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.8%
35% higher than US avg

How Winkler Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population13,745
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,717/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$40,480
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty16.8%
Commute14 min

Housing

A
Home Value$310,000
Rent$990
Ownership67.9%
Housing Units5,090
Rent Burden20.9%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain17.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation906 ft (276 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+32.0%
Graduate+2.6%

Community

Commute14 min

Is Winkler a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Winkler receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Winkler offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Winkler is $70,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 16.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Winkler is $310,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $990 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Winkler has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches, including 42.1 inches of snow.

Winkler has a population of 13,745 with a density of 1,717 people per square mile, spread across 8.0 square miles. The median age is 33.6 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.9% female and 49.2% male. The city is predominantly White (90.6%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 1.3% Black, 6% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 54.6% of residents.

Population

13,745
Total Population
2021 Census
1,717
People / sq mi
33.6yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
8.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Winkler vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 54.6%
30% below US avg
Spanish 0.4%
97% below US avg
Other Languages 45.0%

Social Characteristics

Winkler vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Winkler is $70,500, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,480. The average weekly wage is $778, 46% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 426 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 5.2% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Winkler vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,500
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,480
Avg Weekly Wage$778

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.8%
35% above US avg
Establishments (County)426

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.4 min
Drive Alone85.7%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home5.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Winkler is $310,000, 10% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $990 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 67.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 5,090 total housing units in the city. 20.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$310,000
10% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$990
15% below US avg
Rent Burden20.9%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.9%
Owner-Occupied67.9%
Renter-Occupied32.0%
Housing Units5,090

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Winkler receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Winkler vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Winkler has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 906 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Area8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²)
Population Density1,717/sq mi
Coordinates49.1817°N, 97.9410°W
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 42.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,891 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 5,891 100 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,536 96 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,810 94 km
2018 CLOW 1,358 76 km
2021 DAHL 1,312 81 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,312 83 km
2012 WATER TOWER FIRE 1,286 88 km
2012 RICHARDVILLE BORDER FIRE 1,206 80 km
2007 BARREL FIRE 663 94 km
1998 UNNAMED 587 99 km
2003 ST. JOSEPH 515 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.9 in
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 1.0 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 1.2 in
December 8°F (-13°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Winkler has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 8°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.8").

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8.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 74% below the national average of 33.7%. 32.0% have completed high school. 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 85.7% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.7%
74% below US avg
High School+32.0%
Graduate Degree+2.6%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1,717/sq mi
Total Area8.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.4 min
Drive Alone85.7%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home5.2%

Schools in Winkler

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Winkler Elementary School - - - -
JR School Grounds - - - -
Emerado Park - - - -
Garden Valley Collegiate - - - -
Parkland Elementary School - - - -
Northlands Parkway Collegiate - - - -
Pine Ridge Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Winkler

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFAM 950 Altona, MB easy listening AAC+ 64 kbps
CKMW-FM "Country 88.9" Winkler, MB country AAC+ 64 kbps
CJEL-FM "Eagle 93.5" Winkler, MB hot adult contemporary AAC+ 63 kbps

Museums in Winkler

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
GINGRAS HOUSE AND TRADING POSTHISTORIC PRESERVATION12899 105TH ST NE
4-H Museum
Canadian Fossil Discovery Center
Manitoba Baseball Museum
Pembina Threshermen's Museum
Plum Coulee Prairie View Elevator Museum

Libraries in Winkler

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Morden Library0.0
Public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Winkler

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
The Brick

Hotels in Winkler

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Days Inn
Quality Inn & Suites Winkler
The 829 Inn

Cafes in Winkler

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
White Cap

Theatres in Winkler

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

P.W. Enns Centennial Concert Hall

Clinics in Winkler

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

C.W. Wiebe Mediacl centre

Gas Stations in Winkler

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven
Canadian Tire
Co-op
Co-Op
Co-Op
Fas Gas
Petro-Canada
Petro-Canada Petro-Pass
Superstore
Tempo

Banks in Winkler

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Acess Credit Union
CIBC

Breweries in Winkler

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Rendezvous Brewery and Taproom

Airports Near Winkler

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International AirportYWGLarge Airport
Portage-la-Prairie / Southport AirportYPGMedium Airport
Altona Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Anderson Strip-Small Airport
Bohn Airstrip-Small Airport
Carman (South) Airport-Small Airport
Cavalier Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Craig Private Airport-Small Airport
Dale Air Services Airport-Small Airport
Elliott Farms Airport-Small Airport
Friendship Field-Small Airport
Goodman Strip-Small Airport
Hinkle Airport-Small Airport
Homewood Airport-Small Airport
Horsley Airstrip-Small Airport
Manitou Airport-Small Airport
Morden Regional Airport-Small Airport
Olafson Brothers Airport-Small Airport
Pembina Municipal AirportPMBSmall Airport
Robertson Field-Small Airport
Roland (Graham Field) Airport-Small Airport
Rosenort Airport-Small Airport
St Thomas Municipal Airport-Small Airport
St. François Xavier Airport-Small Airport
Starbuck Airport-Small Airport
Treherne (South Norfolk Airpark) Airport-Small Airport
Treherne Airport-Small Airport
Walhalla Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Winkler Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Winkler

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
post office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Winkler

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
EMMC
Maranatha Church
Winkler Mennonite Church
Winkler Sommerfeld Mennonite Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Winkler

What is the population of Winkler?

Winkler has a population of 13,745 residents and is located in Manitoba. The population density is 1,717 people per square mile, spread across 8.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.2% male.

Is Winkler expensive to live in?

The median household income is $70,500, 6% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $310,000 (10% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $990 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Winkler safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Winkler receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Winkler?

Winkler has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches, with 42.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Winkler?

Winkler has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $778. There are 426 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 14 minutes, and 5.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Winkler?

The median home value in Winkler is $310,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $990. The homeownership rate is 67.9%.

How are the schools in Winkler?

8.7% of adults in Winkler hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.0% have completed high school. 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Winkler?

The average commute in Winkler is 14 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 85.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 5.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Winkler?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Winkler is 90.6% White, 1.3% Black or African American, 1.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6% Asian. 54.6% of residents speak only English at home.

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