Winchester, MO

Winchester, Missouri

Winchester, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is 13 miles S of St. Charles, Missouri (center to center) and 13 miles W of St. Louis, Missouri. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Winchester contains a population of approximately 1,651.

The People and Families of Winchester

In Winchester, about 51% of adults are married.

Winchester has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Winchester had a median family income of $51,071. The typical family in Winchester is better off than most in Missouri. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Winchester. In the city, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Winchester favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Winchester Housing

Winchester has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 80% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Missouri, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Winchester, 91% of commuters drive to work. In Winchester, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Winchester, MO

Comparing Winchester to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
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
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Winchester Almanac

Winchester Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Winchester Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Winchester, 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 Winchester

Winchester Colleges

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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