At a Glance
Median Income
$53,125
$27,109 per capita
Home Value
$219,200
Zillow: $309,773
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
181/100K
2,629/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Winston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Winston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Winston a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Winston residents earn a median household income of $53,125 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,109. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,503 business establishments, including 275 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Winston is $219,200 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,773. Median rent is $1,050/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Winston reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,629/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.2% of adults in Winston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Winston has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population5,663
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density2,052/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,125
Per Capita$27,109
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$5,360M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038
Housing
A
Home Value$219,200
Rent$1,050
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$309,773
Housing Units2,436
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent181/100K
Property2,629/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault163/100K
Burglary345/100K
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death10,750/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation528 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Winston was founded in 1955.
The median home in Winston was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Roseburg Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 275 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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