The Town FilesWinnsboro, Louisiana
City in Franklin Parish · population 4,862 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $92,200
- Household income
- $35,573
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 31.1
Winnsboro is a city of 4,862 people in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $92,200, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more vibrant than 89% of Louisiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 77% of Louisiana towns, more walkable than 75% of Louisiana towns.
How Winnsboro 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 Winnsboro is worth $92,200, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $35,573, which is more affordable than 71% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $731 a month. 41.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Winnsboro | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $92,200 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $731 | $887 |
| Median household income | $35,573 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 41.0% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Winnsboro
| People | Winnsboro | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.1 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.8% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 37.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.5% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 43.5% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 20.1% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 12.8 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.8% | 84.6% |
Weather in Winnsboro
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 36.9°F. About 58.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 97 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 36 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winnsboro since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 1, 1983 about 4.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 16 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 30, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 58 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 5, 1998.
Severe weather in Franklin Parish since 1996
Franklin Parish has been included in 42 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Franklin Parish
Franklin Parish had 4,650 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $38,451 a year. Unemployment was 5.2% in 2023; in Winnsboro itself the ACS puts it at 10.9%.
Public schools in Winnsboro
2 public schools with 1,200 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Parish High School | 9-12 | 756 | 12.0 |
| Winnsboro Elementary School | PK-5 | 444 | 13.9 |
Towns near Winnsboro
- Rayville, LA21.3 mi · 3,347 people · home $99,100
- Delhi, LA24.0 mi · 2,622 people · home $118,000
- Richwood, LA28.6 mi · 3,881 people · home $53,000
Winnsboro questions
Is Winnsboro, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Winnsboro scores better for retirees than 12% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 2%. 16.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.1).
How much does a house cost in Winnsboro?
The median owner-occupied home in Winnsboro is valued at $92,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $35,573, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $731 a month.
What is the weather like in Winnsboro?
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 36.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Winnsboro get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winnsboro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 1, 1983. 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)