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Winnfield, Louisiana

Introduction to Winnfield, Louisiana

Winnfield, Louisiana, in Winn county, is 50 miles SW of La Crosse, Wisconsin and 204 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 5,749.

Winnfield History

Native Americans settled in this area more than a thousand years ago. The area witnessed a number of Civil War battles. The city of Winnfield is known for politics, as three of its residents served as the Governor of Louisiana. The city is in Winn Parish, which was founded in 1852.

Winnfield and nearby Attractions

  • Shoppers Village Shopping Center
  • Pinecrest Recreation Center
  • Kisatchie National Forest
  • Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame
  • Earl K Long Memorial Park

Things To Do In Winnfield

The Pinecrest Recreation Center and the Earl K. Long Memorial Park come with facilities for picnics and other outdoor recreational activities. The Kisatchie National Forest is popular among locals. A visit to the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame may be exciting to those interested in Winnfield’s history.

Winnfield Transportation

Alexandria International is the nearest major airport.

Winnfield Higher Education

Louisiana Technical College-Huey P. Long Campus is situated in Winnfield. The other nearby institutes of higher education near Winnfield include the Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Louisiana Tech University and Grambling State University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyWinnfield Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyWinnfield Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 11%Winnfield Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Winnfield, LA

Comparing Winnfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Senior Citizens89
Racial Diversity87
Age of the Population35
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
People Above Poverty13
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home710
Walking and Biking to Work12
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents107
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
People Living Alone67
Housing Recently Built53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime68

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