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Winterset, IA
City in Madison County, Iowa.
Population
5,416
Land area
4.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,150
ZIP codes
0
Winterset and its ZIP codes
Winterset at a glance
- Winterset is about 20 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 77th most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $67,708 a year, 10% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $192,500 (7% below Iowa) and median rent is $1,095 a month.
Local data for Winterset, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Winterset, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,708
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$192,500
Median rent
$1,095/mo
Homeownership
64.7%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,813), Irish Americans (1,113), Norwegian Americans (350).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Winterset.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,986
4,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,051
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$104M
FY 2026, $6,260 per person
How people get to work
Winterset, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home14.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Winterset, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
543
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 10°F
34.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Winterset, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Winterset
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PattersonCity | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| East PeruCity | 9.6 mi | 0.9 |
| St. CharlesCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| EarlhamCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| BevingtonCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| MacksburgCity | 13 mi | 2 |
| Van MeterCity | 13 mi | 4.4 |
| TruroCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| De SotoCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| MartensdaleCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| St. MarysCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| LorimorCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| DexterCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| CummingCity | 16 mi | 3.5 |
| AdelCity | 18 mi | 5.4 |
| West Des MoinesCity | 18 mi | 47.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Winterset, IA in?
- Winterset is in Madison County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Winterset, IA?
- About 5,416 people live in Winterset, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Winterset?
- Nearby places include Patterson (7 mi), East Peru (9.6 mi), St. Charles (12 mi), Earlham (12 mi), Bevington (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023