Winona, MS

Winona, Mississippi

Introduction to Winona, Mississippi

Winona, Mississippi, in Montgomery county, is located 86 miles N of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and is 116 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. There are approximately 5,482 people residing in Winona.

Winona History

The city of Winona in Montgomery County derived its name from a Sioux word which meant "first-born daughter". The city came into being when a railroad was built in the region in 1860. The first settlement in Winona took place when Colonel O.J. Moore arrived from Virginia in the year 1848. Winona was initially incorporated as a town in the year 1861, and was later incorporated as a city.

Winona and nearby Attractions

• Legion State Park
• Nanih Waya State Park
• Casey Jones Railroad Museum
• Florewood River Plantation
• Delta Blues Museum

Things To Do In Winona

The city of Winona is the ideal destination both for history lovers as well as for those who enjoy sports and other physical activities. The Delta Blues Museum and the Casey Jones Railroad Museum offer valuable information about the history and culture of the region. The Legion State Park and the Nanih Waya State Park provide facilities for the enjoyment of various sports, including swimming, and fishing.

Winona Transportation

Air transportation facilities can be availed from the Jackson International Airport.

Winona Higher Education

To pursue higher education, residents of Winona can enroll at the Holmes Community College, Magnolia Bible College, and Mississippi Valley State University.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Winona, MS

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

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
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Winona Almanac

Winona Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Winona Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Winona, 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

Wal-Mart in Winona

Winona High Schools (2004)

WINONA SECONDARY SCHOOL
301 FAIRGROUND STREET
662-283-1244
A Title I school.
Serves 626 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

WINONA VOC COMPLEX
300 NORTH APPLEGAGE STREET
662-283-3601
A Vocational School

Winona Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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