Winfield is a small town of 1,306 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $40,526
and a 4.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Winfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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: 86.5
Winfield's overall cost of living index is 86.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Winfield costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Winfield, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$99,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$672
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,526
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Winfield's violent crime rate is 99.7 per 100,000 residents
— 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
99.7 /100k
Property Crime
897.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Winfield is served primarily by Scott County.
Metric
Winfield, TN
National Avg
School District
Scott County
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Winfield sees average highs of 45.0°F in January
and 85.4°F in July,
with 58.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.5 inches of snow per year.
Winfield's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Winfield roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $99,800 and median rent is $672/month.
Winfield's violent crime rate is 99.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 897.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Winfield are operated by Scott County.
The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
9.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Winfield, TN has a population of 1,306, a median household income of $40,526, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%.
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 45.0°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.1 inches
with about 5.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Winfield, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37892.
The population of Winfield, Tennessee is 1,306 with a median age of 35.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Winfield: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $99,800, median household income $40,526, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.
