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Winfield, TN
Town in Scott County, Tennessee.
Population
1,153
Land area
6.8sq mi
People per sq mi
170
ZIP codes
0
Winfield and its ZIP codes
Winfield at a glance
- The median household income is $34,205, 51% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,700 (65% below Tennessee) and median rent is $690 a month.
Local data for Winfield, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Winfield, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,205
Poverty rate
28.4%
Median home value
$100,700
Median rent
$690/mo
Homeownership
81.6%
Bachelor's or higher
9.9%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
34.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (79), German Americans (40), Scottish Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for Winfield.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,639
5,743 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,001
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$145M
FY 2026, $6,622 per person
How people get to work
Winfield, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.3%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 34.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Winfield, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
316
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
58.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Winfield, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
26.3%
U.S. 12.8% +13.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
Cities near Winfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OneidaTown | 2.5 mi | 9.4 |
| Pine Knot, KYCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Stearns, KYCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 4 |
| HuntsvilleTown | 10 mi | 8.3 |
| HelenwoodCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2 |
| Whitley City, KYCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| RobbinsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| ElginCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| JellicoCity | 19 mi | 6.2 |
| CaryvilleTown | 21 mi | 5.6 |
| Emlyn, KYCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| Pleasant View, KYCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| Williamsburg, KYCity | 21 mi | 4.2 |
| JacksboroTown | 22 mi | 2.6 |
| La FolletteCity | 24 mi | 4.9 |
| SunbrightCity | 25 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Winfield, TN in?
- Winfield is in Scott County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Winfield, TN?
- About 1,153 people live in Winfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Winfield?
- Nearby places include Oneida (2.5 mi), Pine Knot, KY (7.4 mi), Stearns, KY (9.4 mi), Huntsville (10 mi), Helenwood (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023