City safety & data profile

WinfieldKS

Winfield, KS is a 12K-resident city in Cowley County with a median household income of $56,656.

Cowley County, Kansas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Winfield, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Winfield has a population larger than 14% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $132,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 86%
By size
$56,656
Median income
$132,700
Median home
15.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Winfield

Winfield posts a median household income higher than 17% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Winfield area.

Top 83%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Winfield

Where Winfield income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$56,656 Bottom 17% higher than 17% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. KS $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Winfield, KS beyond the headline numbers

Winfield sits inside Cowley County, Kansas, at roughly 37.24°N, -97.00°W. Population 12,204, $56,656 median household income. Median home value $132,700, median rent $786. Poverty rate 15.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Winfield's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 39.3%, then short sleep duration at 36.4%. 1 hospital in/around Winfield, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Winfield from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,204
Winfield
Median Income
$56,656
-17% vs avg
Median Home Value
$132,700
-42% vs avg
Median Age
38.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Cowley County) - Winfield's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
34K-5%
Median Income
$57,878+38%
Median Home Value
$120,900+50%
Poverty Rate
14.3%-19%
Unemployment
3.8%-54%

Economics

Economics indicators for Winfield, KS
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$786/mo
Poverty Rate
15.4% +8% vs avg
Unemployment 7.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.8%
Work From Home 5.7%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 83%
African American 3.4%
Asian 3%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
39.3%
Short Sleep Duration
36.4%
High Blood Pressure
36%
Physical Inactivity
26.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
17%
Binge Drinking
15.3%
Current Smoking
14.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.4%
Diabetes
11.8%
Current Asthma
10%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 60.3%
Annual Checkup 75.6%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.9%
Stroke
3.5%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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1
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
WILLIAM NEWTON HOSPITAL
WINFIELD · Critical Access Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Winfield, KS? ▼
Winfield, KS has a population of 12,204 people, located in Cowley County, Kansas.
What is the median household income in Winfield? ▼
The median household income in Winfield, KS is $56,656 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 15.4%.
What is the median home value in Winfield? ▼
The median home value in Winfield, KS is $132,700. Median rent is $786/month.
What are the top health concerns in Winfield? ▼
The top health indicators in Winfield include Obesity (39.3%), Short Sleep Duration (36.4%), High Blood Pressure (36%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Winfield? ▼
Winfield has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Winfield? ▼
The median age in Winfield, KS is 38.9 years. 27.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Winfield, KS is located in Cowley County, Kansas. With a population of 12K and a $56,656 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Winfield area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Winfield's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Winfield area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Cowley County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.