Winnie, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Jefferson County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,787 Population 704/sq mi density
$75,227 Median Income $25,394 per capita
$173,300 Home Value $244,208 Zillow
$1,449 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$75,227 median income, 12.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,300 home value, $1,449/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Winnie, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,227
0% below
$25,394 per capita
Home Value
$173,300
39% below
Zillow: $244,208
Median Rent
$1,449/mo
25% above
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
63% below
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.8%
256% above
20.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How Winnie Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
61%
Rent
125%
Poverty
168%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
356%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Winnie a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Winnie residents earn a median household income of $75,227 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,394. The unemployment rate stands at 12.8% (256% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,839 business establishments, including 575 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Winnie is $173,300 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,208. Median rent is $1,449/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

12.4% of adults in Winnie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Winnie has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.

Data Overview

People

Population2,787
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density704/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$75,227
Per Capita$25,394
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty20.8%
County GDP$27,102M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,346

Housing

A+
Home Value$173,300
Rent$1,449
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$244,208
Housing Units929
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,735/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain59.7 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation23 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute22 min
Broadband66.6%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Winnie was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Jack Brooks Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 575 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.