Winnfield, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Winn Parish County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,042 Population 1,110/sq mi density
$46,089 Median Income $25,616 per capita
$74,000 Home Value $108,081 Zillow
$668 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
1,295 Violent Crime/100K 4,687 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$46,089 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $668/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,295 violent crimes/100K (241% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Winnfield, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,089
39% below
$25,616 per capita
Home Value
$74,000
74% below
Zillow: $108,081
Median Rent
$668/mo
43% below
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,295/100K
241% above
4,687/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
23.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.3%
57% above
22.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Winnfield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
26%
Rent
57%
Poverty
190%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
247%
Crime
341%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Winnfield a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Winnfield residents earn a median household income of $46,089 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,616. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 345 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Winnfield is $74,000 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,081. Median rent is $668/month, with 24.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Winnfield reports 1,295 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 241% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,687/100K.

Education

15.0% of adults in Winnfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Winnfield has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,042
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,110/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$46,089
Per Capita$25,616
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty23.5%
County GDP$702M
Avg Weekly Wage$940

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$668
Ownership46.8%
Zillow$108,081
Housing Units1,982
Rent Burden24.1%

Crime

F
Violent1,295/100K
Property4,687/100K

Health

Obesity50.3%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking22.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death15,958/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain57.7 in/yr
Elevation164 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Winnfield was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Ruston Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.