At a Glance
Median Income
$52,958
$23,793 per capita
Home Value
$118,300
Zillow: $236,921
Median Rent
$1,136/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
18.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Winona a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 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 $52,958 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,793. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,931 business establishments, including 536 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Winona is $118,300 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,921. Median rent is $1,136/month, with 27.8% 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 1978.
Education
7.5% of adults in Winona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Winona has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population880
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density571/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,958
Per Capita$23,793
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$16,657M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,300
Rent$1,136
Ownership51.0%
Zillow$236,921
Housing Units279
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,375/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation412 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute31 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Winona was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Tyler Pounds Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 536 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.