Winona is a small town of 584 in Texas, with a median household income of $50,350
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Winona stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Winona is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Winona 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: 92.4
Winona's overall cost of living index is 92.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Winona costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Winona, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$116,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,028
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,350
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Winona's violent crime rate is 332.1 per 100,000 residents
— 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
332.1 /100k
Property Crime
1363.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Winona is served primarily by WINONA ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Winona, TX
National Avg
School District
WINONA ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Winona sees average highs of 57.9°F in January
and 93.1°F in July,
with 45.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Winona's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Winona roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $116,000 and median rent is $1,028/month.
Winona's violent crime rate is 332.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1363.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Winona are operated by WINONA ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 11.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Winona, TX has a population of 584, a median household income of $50,350, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
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.
Winona averages 57.9°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.6 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Winona, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75792.
The population of Winona, Texas is 584 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Winona: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $116,000, median household income $50,350, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Winona side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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