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Winfield, IA
City in Henry County, Iowa.
Population
1,007
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
967
ZIP codes
0
Winfield and its ZIP codes
Winfield at a glance
- Winfield is about 17 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,063, 35% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,000 (52% below Iowa) and median rent is $667 a month.
Local data for Winfield, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Winfield, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,063
Poverty rate
9.8%
Median home value
$100,000
Median rent
$667/mo
Homeownership
71.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (252), Irish Americans (112), Scottish Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henry County. PPP loans are for Winfield.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,439
8,140 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,599
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$131M
FY 2026, $6,386 per person
How people get to work
Winfield, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.0%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Winfield, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
445
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
84° / 11°F
38.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Winfield, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Winfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount UnionCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.2 |
| OldsCity | 5.5 mi | 0.3 |
| SwedesburgCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.3 |
| CrawfordsvilleCity | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| YarmouthCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Columbus CityCity | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Morning SunCity | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Columbus JunctionCity | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| TrentonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| CotterCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| WaylandCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| FredoniaCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Mount PleasantCity | 13 mi | 8.6 |
| AinsworthCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| WapelloCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| New LondonCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Winfield, IA in?
- Winfield is in Henry County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Winfield, IA?
- About 1,007 people live in Winfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Winfield?
- Nearby places include Mount Union (5.5 mi), Olds (5.5 mi), Swedesburg (6.2 mi), Crawfordsville (7.8 mi), Yarmouth (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023