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Winfield is a small city of 11,804 in Kansas, with a median household income of $55,850
and a 6.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Winfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Winfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Winfield city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.1
Winfield's overall cost of living index is 88.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Winfield costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Winfield, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$111,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$800
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,850
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Winfield's violent crime rate is 283.6 per 100,000 residents
— 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
283.6 /100k
Property Crime
2913.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Winfield is served primarily by Winfield.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Winfield, KS
National Avg
School District
Winfield
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Winfield sees average highs of 44.2°F in January
and 91.1°F in July,
with 40.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.0 inches of snow per year.
Winfield's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Winfield roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $111,400 and median rent is $800/month.
Winfield's violent crime rate is 283.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2913.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Winfield are operated by Winfield.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 28.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Winfield, KS has a population of 11,804, a median household income of $55,850, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Winfield averages 44.2°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.7 inches
with about 9.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Winfield, KS is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 67156, 67019.
The population of Winfield, Kansas is 11,804 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Winfield: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $111,400, median household income $55,850, crime index 100 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Winfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
