The Town FilesWinona, Mississippi
City in Montgomery County · population 4,505 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $123,000
- Household income
- $31,932
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 40.4
Winona is a city of 4,505 people in Montgomery County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $123,000, close to the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 92% of Mississippi towns, hipper than 88% of Mississippi towns, more walkable than 87% of Mississippi towns.
How Winona ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Winona is worth $123,000, close to the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $31,932, which is more affordable than 11% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $728 a month. 62.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Winona | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $123,000 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $728 | $820 |
| Median household income | $31,932 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 62.0% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Winona
| People | Winona | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.1% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.1% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.7% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 17.5 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.9% | 83.3% |
Weather in Winona
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 29.2°F. About 59.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.8 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 51 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 81 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winona since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 24, 2023 about 5.1 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 24 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 7, 2006.
Severe weather in Montgomery County since 1996
Montgomery County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, snowstorm, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4874: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4697: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Montgomery County
Montgomery County had 2,432 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,697 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Winona itself the ACS puts it at 6.6%.
Public schools in Winona
3 public schools with 1,081 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WINONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 571 | 13.3 |
| WINONA SECONDARY SCHOOL | 7-12 | 510 | 13.8 |
| WINONA VOC COMPLEX | 7-12 | — | — |
Towns near Winona
- Grenada, MS20.7 mi · 12,700 people · home $145,600
- Greenwood, MS27.1 mi · 14,490 people · home $108,900
Winona questions
Is Winona, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Winona scores better for retirees than 55% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 9%. 21.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).
How much does a house cost in Winona?
The median owner-occupied home in Winona is valued at $123,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $31,932, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $728 a month.
What is the weather like in Winona?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 29.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.8 inches of snow.
Does Winona get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winona since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 24, 2023. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- 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)