Winona, MO

Missouri

Winona is a small town in Missouri with a population of 829. Residents earn $32,083 per year, which is 57% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
829 Population 218/sq mi density
$32,083 Median Income $20,344 per capita
$101,500 Home Value $147,955 Zillow
$575 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
382 Violent Crime/100K 1,451 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$32,083 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$101,500 home value, $575/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
382 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $32,083
57% lower than US avg
Home Value $101,500
64% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 382/100K
1% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.3%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $575
51% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.7%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.2%
18% lower than US avg

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

People

Population829
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density218/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans13.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$32,083
Per Capita$20,344
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty10.2%
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,500
Rent$575
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$147,955
Housing Units528
Rent Burden27.1%

Crime

F
Violent382/100K
Property1,451/100K
Murder76.4/100K
Assault306/100K
Burglary458/100K

Health

Obesity35.7%
Uninsured10.5%
Smoking20.4%
Depression27.4%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation942 ft (287 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+76.4%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband64.7%

Is Winona a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Winona receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Winona has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Winona is $32,083, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Winona is $101,500, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $575 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 382 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,451 per 100,000, 26% below the national average.

Education

8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Winona has a population of 829 with a density of 218 people per square mile. The median age is 53.5 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.6%), with 11.3% Hispanic.

Population

829
Total Population
218
People / sq mi
53.5yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
3.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Winona vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Winona vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Winona is $32,083, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Winona vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,083
57% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,344

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.2%
18% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.1 min
Drive Alone70.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Winona is $101,500, 64% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $575 (51% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $147,955.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,500
64% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$147,955

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$575
51% below US avg
Rent Burden27.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.4%
Housing Units528
Median Year Built1977

Property Tax

In Winona, 35.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.5% of residents lack health insurance. 20.4% are current smokers. 27.4% report depression. 30.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Winona vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.7%
11% above US avg
Diabetes10.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure33.1%
Asthma11.5%
COPD8.6%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking20.4%
46% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity30.7%
Depression27.4%
Mental Distress20.7%
Physical Distress15.4%
Short Sleep40.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.6%
Uninsured10.5%
22% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.1%
Dental Visits54.0%

Food & Exercise

Winona has a violent crime rate of 382 per 100,000 residents, 1% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,451 per 100,000 (26% below US avg). The murder rate is 76.4 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent382.0/100K
1% above US avg
Murder76.4/100K
1113% above US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault305.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,451.5/100K
26% below US avg
Burglary458.4/100K
Theft916.7/100K
Vehicle Theft76.4/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 64.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.3%
75% below US avg
High School+76.4%
Graduate Degree+1.4%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density218/sq mi
Total Area3.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access64.7%
Alt Fuel Stations1

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.1 min
Drive Alone70.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.4%

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