The Town FilesWinfield, Alabama
City in Marion County · population 4,845 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $165,500
- Household income
- $49,688
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 41
- Median age
- 49.3
Winfield is a city of 4,845 people in Marion County, Alabama. The median home is worth $165,500, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks easier by car than 95% of Alabama towns, quieter than 74% of Alabama towns, better for families than 72% of Alabama towns.
How Winfield ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Winfield is worth $165,500, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $49,688, which is more affordable than 32% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $718 a month. 74.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Winfield | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,500 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $718 | $834 |
| Median household income | $49,688 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 74.4% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Winfield
| People | Winfield | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.3 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.3% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 2.1% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.4% | 86.7% |
Weather in Winfield
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 30.1°F. About 64.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 52 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 81 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winfield since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 9.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 23 deaths and 263 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 23, 2025.
Severe weather in Marion County since 1996
Marion County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| May 5, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4710: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4546: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Marion County
Marion County had 10,222 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,179 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Winfield itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Winfield
3 public schools with 1,221 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield Elementary School | PK-4 | 498 | 14.6 |
| Winfield Middle School | 5-8 | 370 | 18.5 |
| Winfield High School | 9-12 | 353 | 16.0 |
Towns near Winfield
- Fayette, AL16.8 mi · 4,285 people · home $122,000
- Hamilton, AL17.4 mi · 7,042 people · home $106,300
- Haleyville, AL22.9 mi · 4,361 people · home $97,600
Winfield questions
Is Winfield, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Winfield scores better for retirees than 57% of Alabama towns and quieter than 74%. 25.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.3).
How much does a house cost in Winfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Winfield is valued at $165,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,688, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $718 a month.
What is the weather like in Winfield?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 30.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 64.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Winfield get tornadoes?
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1974. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- 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)