Winfield is a city in Kansas with about 11,731 residents. Winfield was founded in 1873 and sits in Cowley County. The median age is 38.8 and the median household income is $58,140. Homes carry a median value of $121,200, and about 64% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (82.1%). Around 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Housing
Property report
Median home value
$121,200
Median gross rent
$770/mo
Owner-occupied
64.3%
Median year built
1960
Households
4,496
Avg. household size
2.26
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Education
Schools
Schools: Below average
Winfield has 6 public schools — 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.
Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading27%
Math17%
% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.
Winfield HighHighGrades 9–12
Winfield Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Country View ElemElementaryGrades -1–5
Irving ElemElementary
Lowell ElemElementary
Whittier ElemElementary
Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.
Safety
Crime
violent crime20% below national
Winfield309
Kansas436
United States386
↑ 13% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime41% above national
Winfield2,751
Kansas2,084
United States1,952
↓ 20% lower than 2019
2019–2023
Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Winfield Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).
Environment
Environmental hazards
Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Winfield.
Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Risk
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards · Cowley County
Ice stormRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Context
Neighborhood info
Winfield is in Cowley County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
Winfield was founded in 1873 and sits in Cowley County. Elevation ~344 m.
Map of Winfield
Winfield, KS
Where Winfield is
Historic places
18 on the National Register of Historic Places.
Strother Field Tetrahedron Wind IndicatorCowley County National Bank BuildingHackney, W. P., HouseMagnolia RanchWinfield Public Carnegie LibraryWest Dormitory--St. John's CollegeYount, George W., BarnSt. John's Lutheran College Girls Dormitory
Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.
Common questions
Winfield — frequently asked
What is the population of Winfield, Kansas?
Winfield has a population of about 11,731, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Winfield?
The median home value in Winfield is $121,200, and the median gross rent is $770/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Winfield safe? What is the crime rate?
Winfield Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 309 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Winfield face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cowley County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, tornado, cold wave.
How many schools are in Winfield?
Winfield has 6 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Winfield?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Winfield. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.