Winfield, KS

Winfield, Kansas

Introduction to Winfield, Kansas

Winfield, Kansas, in Cowley county, is located 36 miles SE of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 12,206.

Winfield History

Colonel E. C. Manning bought the area from Chetopah - the Chief of Osage, in 1870. It was initially used as a trail by the Native Americans and later by the white settlers. The first train entered the city of Winfield in 1879. Many railroads, churches, schools and banks made Winfield a business hub by 1900. Presently, it is recognized as a prominent cultural center.

Winfield and nearby Attractions

• Island Park
• Cowley County Historical Society Museum
• Winfield Aquatic Center
• Quail Ridge Golf Course

Things To Do In Winfield

Tourists love to visit the Cowley County Historical Society Museum. Parks that are commonly visited include the Island Park and the Albright Park. A visit to the Winfield Aquatic Center is a fun-filled experience too. Quail Ridge Golf Course is an ideal destination for golfers. Winfield City Lake is also worth visiting. Tourists can be a part of the famous Walnut Valley Festival and National Flatpicking Contest, which are organized by the city every year. Other annual events are Winfield's Art in the Park, Kanza Days, and Cowley County Fair.

Winfield Transportation

Stillwater Regional Airport provides air transportation facilities.

Winfield Higher Education

Southwestern College is located in Winfield. The other higher education institutes from where one can avail higher education include the Cowley County Community College, Friends University, and Butler County Community College.

High Points

Winfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 13%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 13%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 17%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Winfield, KS

Comparing Winfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Winfield Almanac

Winfield Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Winfield Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Winfield, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Winfield Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

Winfield Hospitals

WILLIAM NEWTON HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
1300 E FIFTH AVE
(620) 221-2300
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Winfield

Winfield High Schools (2004)

WINFIELD HIGH
300 VIKING BLVD
620-221-5160
Serves 868 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Winfield Colleges

(List of All Kansas Colleges)

NEW: Community Comments below!