At a Glance
Median Income
$66,429
$28,684 per capita
Home Value
$104,200
Zillow: $219,172
Median Rent
$875/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
12.9% smoking rate
How Winside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Winside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Winside a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Winside residents earn a median household income of $66,429 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,684. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 281 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Winside is $104,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,172. Median rent is $875/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
21.0% of adults in Winside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Winside has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population520
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density2,000/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,429
Per Capita$28,684
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$804M
Avg Weekly Wage$870
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,200
Rent$875
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$219,172
Housing Units246
Rent Burden19.3%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,889/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain27.5 in/yr
Elevation1,598 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Winside was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.