The Town FilesWinfield, Kansas
City in Cowley County · population 11,777 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $132,700
- Household income
- $56,656
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 38.9
Winfield is a city of 11,777 people in Cowley County, Kansas. The median home is worth $132,700, close to the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks hipper than 92% of Kansas towns, more walkable than 91% of Kansas towns, better for young professionals than 88% of Kansas towns.
How Winfield ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Winfield is worth $132,700, close to the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $56,656, which is more affordable than 43% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $786 a month. 64.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Winfield | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $132,700 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $786 | $815 |
| Median household income | $56,656 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 64.7% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Winfield
| People | Winfield | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.6% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.8% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.4% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.7% | — |
| Work from home | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 20.6 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Winfield
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 20.2°F. About 40.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.0 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 55 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 108 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winfield since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 26, 1991 about 1.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 3 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 14, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 148 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 10, 1992.
Severe weather in Cowley County since 1996
Cowley County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4943: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 11, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4891: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
| June 20, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4449: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Cowley County
Cowley County had 13,041 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,217 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Winfield itself the ACS puts it at 7.3%.
Public schools in Winfield
6 public schools with 1,992 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield High | 9-12 | 664 | 13.0 |
| Winfield Middle School | 6-8 | 473 | 11.8 |
| Whittier Elem | K-5 | 259 | 16.2 |
| Irving Elem | K-5 | 251 | 10.9 |
| Lowell Elem | K-5 | 210 | 13.1 |
| Country View Elem | PK-5 | 135 | 11.3 |
Towns near Winfield
- Arkansas City, KS12.1 mi · 11,974 people · home $86,800
- Mulvane, KS21.4 mi · 6,286 people · home $176,300
- Wellington, KS23.6 mi · 7,715 people · home $97,100
- Rose Hill, KS24.2 mi · 4,185 people · home $219,900
- Derby, KS26.6 mi · 25,625 people · home $236,900
Winfield questions
Is Winfield, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Winfield scores better for retirees than 41% of Kansas towns and quieter than 20%. 20.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.9).
How much does a house cost in Winfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Winfield is valued at $132,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,656, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $786 a month.
What is the weather like in Winfield?
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 20.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.7 inches of precipitation a year and 9.0 inches of snow.
Does Winfield get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 26, 1991. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- 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)