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Winona, MS


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Winona, Mississippi

Winona, Mississippi, in Montgomery county, is 86 miles N of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 116 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 5,482 people in the city.

The People and Families of Winona

In Winona, about 44% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Winona isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Winona had a median family income of $31,619.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($29,000) in Winona. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Winona.

Winona Housing

Approximately 68% of housing in Winona is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Winona, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWinona Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWinona Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Winona Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Winona Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Winona, MS

Comparing Winona to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens89
Racial Diversity76
Age of the Population69
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Well-Paid Single Women27
Well-Paid Single Men15
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults36
People in Middle Class or Better27
Median Family Income16
People Above Poverty15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use46
Working at Home26
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
Affordability of Property Taxes103
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Housing Recently Built62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime1010

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