City profile
Winfield, KS
Cowley County · Population 11,711
Winfield is a town in Cowley County, KS with about 11,711 residents and a typical home value near $133,000. It is 37 miles from Wichita, KS, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
34°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
225
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$132,700
Typical monthly housing
$863
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
73
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.29%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.58%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.65%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 69/100
Top hazards: Wildfire, Tornado, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
94 mi to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 29% Democratic / 69% Republican
Community
Population
11,711
Black population
3.4%
County
Cowley County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 11,711 residents
- Typical home value about $133,000
- 37 miles from Wichita, KS
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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