What are the schools like in Winnsboro, LA?

Winnsboro is served primarily by Franklin Parish. The district operates 5 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Winnsboro?

The median household income in Winnsboro, LA is $31,821 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.9%.

What is the weather like in Winnsboro, LA?

Winnsboro has an average high temperature of 57.5°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

Winnsboro, LA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Winnsboro, LA affordable or expensive?

Winnsboro's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Winnsboro is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $87,700 and the median rent is $770 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Winnsboro, LA?

Winnsboro has a violent crime rate of 469.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1453.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Winnsboro, LA a Good Place to Live?

Winnsboro is a small town of 4,823 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $31,821 and a 11.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Winnsboro 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 Winnsboro is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Winnsboro 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: 85.4

Winnsboro's overall cost of living index is 85.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Winnsboro costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Winnsboro, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$87,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$770	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$31,821	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Winnsboro's violent crime rate is 469.6 per 100,000 residents — 24% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

469.6 /100k

Property Crime

1453.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Winnsboro is served primarily by Franklin Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Winnsboro, LA	National Avg
School District	Franklin Parish	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	67.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Winnsboro sees average highs of 57.5°F in January and 94.4°F in July, with 58.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Winnsboro, LA
Average High — January	57.5°F
Average High — July	94.4°F
Annual Precipitation	58.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Winnsboro, LA	National Avg
Population	4,823	—
Median Age	33.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	36.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	57.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	32.4%	22.2%
65 and over	14.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Baskin, LA 7 mi Gilbert, LA 9 mi Mangham, LA 11 mi Wisner, LA 13 mi Columbia, LA 21 mi

ZIP Codes in Winnsboro

Winnsboro, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71295

Winnsboro vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winnsboro, LA affordable or expensive?

Winnsboro's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Winnsboro roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $87,700 and median rent is $770/month.

What is the crime rate in Winnsboro, LA?

Winnsboro's violent crime rate is 469.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1453.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Winnsboro?

Public schools in Winnsboro are operated by Franklin Parish. The district has 5 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 12.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Winnsboro, LA a good place to live?

Winnsboro, LA has a population of 4,823, a median household income of $31,821, and an unemployment rate of 11.9%. 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.

What is the weather like in Winnsboro?

Winnsboro averages 57.5°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.3 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Winnsboro?

Winnsboro, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71295.

What is the population of Winnsboro?

The population of Winnsboro, Louisiana is 4,823 with a median age of 33.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Winnsboro?

Key numbers for living in Winnsboro: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $87,700, median household income $31,821, crime index 102 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Winnsboro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.