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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.
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.
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 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 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.
In Winchester, 91% of commuters drive to work. In Winchester, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Winchester strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):
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| 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% | |
Comparing Winchester to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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