Winona, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Montgomery County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,319 Population 319/sq mi density
$27,486 Median Income $18,525 per capita
$93,500 Home Value $128,914 Zillow
$691 Median Rent 49.6% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$27,486 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$93,500 home value, $691/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Winona, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,486
63% below
$18,525 per capita
Home Value
$93,500
67% below
Zillow: $128,914
Median Rent
$691/mo
41% below
49.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
72.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
33.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.4%
51% above
25.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Winona Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
37%
Home Value
33%
Rent
59%
Poverty
271%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
183%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Winona a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Winona residents earn a median household income of $27,486 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,525. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 236 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Winona is $93,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,914. Median rent is $691/month, with 49.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

20.0% of adults in Winona hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 72.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Winona has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,319
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density319/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

D
Median Income$27,486
Per Capita$18,525
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty33.6%
County GDP$273M
Avg Weekly Wage$802

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,500
Rent$691
Ownership54.5%
Zillow$128,914
Housing Units2,238
Rent Burden49.6%

Health

Obesity48.4%
Diabetes18.9%
Smoking25.4%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death17,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain59.0 in/yr
Elevation396 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+72.5%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute17 min
Broadband75.2%
Internet Speed166 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Winona was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.518 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 166 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.