Winnsboro, LA

Winnsboro, Louisiana

Introduction to Winnsboro, Louisiana

Winnsboro, Louisiana, in Franklin county, is 33 miles SE of Monroe, Louisiana and 181 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 5,344.

Winnsboro History

Winnsboro was formerly known as Winnsborough. Governor William Wright Heard officially incorporated Winnsboro in 1902. It is in Franklin Parish, which was named honoring Benjamin Franklin.

Winnsboro and nearby Attractions

• Town Square Park
• Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum
• Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
• Winnsboro Commercial Historic District

Things To Do In Winnsboro

Tourists in Winnsboro are fond of visiting the local parks such as the Town Square Park, West Winnsboro Recreational Park and the Winnsboro Commercial Historic District. One can also visit the Biedenharn Museum and Gardens or the Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum while in the city. In addition, the city hosts the Franklin Parish Catfish Festival every year. There are also a limited number of tickets sold for the Taste of Franklin event, which is held every March.

Winnsboro Transportation

Monroe Regional is the nearest airport.

Winnsboro Higher Education

Louisiana Technical College-Northeast Campus is located in the city. The University of Louisiana at Monroe, Louisiana Tech University, Alcorn State University and Grambling State University are also nearby.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Winnsboro, LA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Winnsboro Almanac

Winnsboro Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Winnsboro Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Winnsboro, 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

Winnsboro Public Libraries

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Winnsboro Hospitals

FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTER
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
P O BOX 1300
(318) 435-9411
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Winnsboro

Winnsboro High Schools (2004)

WINNSBORO HIGH SCHOOL
1600 GLOVER DRIVE
318-435-5676
Serves 543 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

FRANKLIN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
5915 HIGHWAY 4
318-435-9046
A Non-traditional School
Serves 10 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 2.5

Winnsboro Colleges

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Louisiana Technical College - Northeast LA Campus

(List of All Louisiana Colleges)

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