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Winfield, KS
City in Cowley County, Kansas.
Population
11,711
Land area
11.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,051
ZIP codes
0
Winfield and its ZIP codes
Winfield at a glance
- Winfield is about 29 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 31st among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $56,656, 24% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,700 (39% below Kansas) and median rent is $786 a month.
Local data for Winfield, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Winfield, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,656
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$132,700
Median rent
$786/mo
Homeownership
64.7%
Bachelor's or higher
27.8%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,257), Irish Americans (1,248), Mexican Americans (779).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cowley County. PPP loans are for Winfield.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,515
13,138 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,066
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$263M
FY 2026, $7,620 per person
How people get to work
Winfield, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled15.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Winfield, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,331
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
44
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 20°F
40.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Winfield, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Winfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New SalemCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.4 |
| OxfordCity | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| Arkansas CityCity | 11 mi | 9.3 |
| ParkerfieldCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Geuda SpringsCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| UdallCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| BurdenCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| SilverdaleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| RockCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| DexterCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| AtlantaCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| CambridgeCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Belle PlaineCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| DouglassCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| WellingtonCity | 23 mi | 7.6 |
| MulvaneCity | 23 mi | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Winfield, KS in?
- Winfield is in Cowley County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Winfield, KS?
- About 11,711 people live in Winfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Winfield?
- Nearby places include New Salem (7.6 mi), Oxford (10 mi), Arkansas City (11 mi), Parkerfield (12 mi), Geuda Springs (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023