The Town FilesWinfield, Iowa
City in Henry County · population 1,033 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $100,000
- Household income
- $49,063
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 30 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 40.5
Winfield is a city of 1,033 people in Henry County, Iowa. The median home is worth $100,000, below the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks better for retirees than 95% of Iowa towns, better for cycling than 95% of Iowa towns, hipper than 78% of Iowa towns.
How Winfield ranks
Percentile among Iowa towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Iowa towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Winfield is worth $100,000, below the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $49,063, which is more affordable than 71% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $667 a month. 71.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Winfield | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $100,000 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $667 | $820 |
| Median household income | $49,063 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 71.0% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Winfield
| People | Winfield | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.3% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.1% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 26.2 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 66.5% | 88.5% |
Weather in Winfield
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 10.9°F. About 38.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 29.9 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winfield since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 3, 2012 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 25, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 30, 2003.
Severe weather in Henry County since 1996
Henry County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2019 | Flood | DR-4421: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 2, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4126: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 29, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1930: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Henry County
Henry County had 8,137 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,431 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Winfield itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Winfield
2 public schools with 398 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield-Mt Union Jr-Sr High School | 6-12 | 205 | 13.7 |
| Winfield Elementary School | PK-5 | 193 | 13.8 |
Towns near Winfield
- Morning Sun, IA10.0 mi · 752 people · home $102,200
- Columbus Junction, IA11.2 mi · 1,830 people · home $125,800
- Wayland, IA11.5 mi · 964 people · home $135,500
- Mount Pleasant, IA12.7 mi · 9,274 people · home $160,900
- Ainsworth, IA12.8 mi · 511 people · home $118,400
- Wapello, IA13.4 mi · 2,084 people · home $143,900
- New London, IA14.2 mi · 1,910 people · home $139,600
- Mediapolis, IA16.5 mi · 1,688 people · home $179,700
Winfield questions
Is Winfield, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Winfield scores better for retirees than 95% of Iowa towns and quieter than 70%. 27.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.5).
How much does a house cost in Winfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Winfield is valued at $100,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,063, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $667 a month.
What is the weather like in Winfield?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 10.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.8 inches of precipitation a year and 29.9 inches of snow.
Does Winfield get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 3, 2012. The typical Iowa town has had 24.
- 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)