The Town FilesWinnfield, Louisiana
City in Winn Parish · population 4,153 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $80,500
- Household income
- $42,318
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 34.1
Winnfield is a city of 4,153 people in Winn Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $80,500, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for young professionals than 91% of Louisiana towns, more vibrant than 78% of Louisiana towns, hipper than 70% of Louisiana towns.
How Winnfield ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Winnfield is worth $80,500, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $42,318, which is more affordable than 92% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $783 a month. 40.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Winnfield | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $80,500 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $783 | $887 |
| Median household income | $42,318 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 40.5% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Winnfield
| People | Winnfield | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.9% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 32.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.9% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 37.8% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 2.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 21.5 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.3% | 84.6% |
Weather in Winnfield
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 35.6°F. About 57.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 89 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 45 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winnfield since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on November 29, 2010 about 1.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 34 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 5, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 7, 1983.
Severe weather in Winn Parish since 1996
Winn Parish has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4927: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| February 18, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4900: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
Jobs and pay in Winn Parish
Winn Parish had 4,417 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,856 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Winnfield itself the ACS puts it at 11.8%.
Public schools in Winnfield
3 public schools with 1,304 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnfield Primary School | PK-4 | 540 | 18.0 |
| Winnfield Middle School | 5-8 | 385 | 14.8 |
| Winnfield High School | 9-12 | 379 | 18.0 |
Towns near Winnfield
- Jonesboro, LA21.8 mi · 4,106 people · home $80,300
- Natchitoches, LA29.9 mi · 18,039 people · home $193,200
Winnfield questions
Is Winnfield, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Winnfield scores better for retirees than 21% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 23%. 10.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.1).
How much does a house cost in Winnfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Winnfield is valued at $80,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,318, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $783 a month.
What is the weather like in Winnfield?
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 35.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Winnfield get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winnfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on November 29, 2010. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)