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Winfield.
About
Life in Winfield
Winfield is a community of 11,731 people in Kansas. The median household income is $56,656, median rent runs about $786 per month, and median home values are around $132,700. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.
Winfield at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.4%
Foreign-Born
4.7%
Broadband Internet
85.1%
of households
Population Growth
-0.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.7% foreign-born, most often from Laos
Who lives in Winfield: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Winfield, the largest foreign-born group is from Laos (29.7%), and 1.7% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
21.4%
of residents
65 and Older
20.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.7%
of households
Married Couples
38.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.27
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 26% below KS average
Rent, home values, and income in Winfield
In Winfield, rent runs 26% below the KS average, and home values are 39% below the KS average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.9%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,342
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1959
median year built
Vacant Homes
16.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $137,460 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above KS average
Unemployment in Winfield
Unemployment in Cowley County, which includes Winfield, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the KS average.
Unemployment rate
Winfield: Cowley County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cowley County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Winfield Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.6 min avg
How Winfield residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Winfield, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 77% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 37 mi
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)
Small hub909k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Winfield is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
317.5
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,251.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Winfield Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
69.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cowley County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cowley County, which includes Winfield, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 25 | Hail | None reported |
| 2023 | 24 | Drought | $23,000 |
| 2022 | 23 | Drought | $100 |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 13 | Hail | $42,000 |
| 2019 | 17 | Hail | $50,900 |
| 2018 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,200 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cowley County, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sumner County, KS (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 30 miles from Winfield) is typically good — 240 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
240
per year
Moderate Days
121
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Sumner County, KS (30 mi away)
Climate89°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Winfield has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
68°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
70°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
47°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.7"
Annual Snowfall
9.0"
Hot Days/Year
55
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
108
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
87
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 20°F | 1.10" |
| Feb | 49°F | 24°F | 1.54" |
| Mar | 59°F | 33°F | 2.91" |
| Apr | 68°F | 43°F | 4.05" |
| May | 77°F | 54°F | 6.02" |
| Jun | 86°F | 64°F | 5.69" |
| Jul | 91°F | 68°F | 4.26" |
| Aug | 90°F | 66°F | 4.53" |
| Sep | 82°F | 58°F | 3.13" |
| Oct | 71°F | 45°F | 3.67" |
| Nov | 58°F | 33°F | 2.12" |
| Dec | 46°F | 23°F | 1.67" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Winfield
Winfield has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
William Newton Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Sck Health
Rural Emergency Hospital · ER available · 11.1 mi away · Arkansas City
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Winfield
Winfield's student/teacher ratio is 12.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 27.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Winfield
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 924 students · in-state tuition $40,814 · 48% graduate · median earnings $58,452 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 83 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Winfield
Winfield has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (83 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
National Preserve
83 mi awayPublic Libraries in Winfield
Winfield Public Library
605 College, Winfield
Cities Near Winfield
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Winfield FAQ
Is Winfield, Kansas affordable?⌄
Winfield's median rent is $786/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $56,656/year. Median home value is $132,700.
Is Winfield, Kansas safe?⌄
Winfield's violent crime rate was 318 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3252 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Winfield, Kansas?⌄
Cowley County, which includes Winfield, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Winfield, Kansas?⌄
The cost of living in Winfield is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $786/month and median household income is $56,656/year. The median home value is $132,700. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Winfield, Kansas?⌄
The average commute in Winfield is 21 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from