Winchester is a small town in northeast Drew County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Winchester had a population of 137. The population declined from its 20th-century high of 279 in 1980.

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Town numbers

ZIP code71677

Area code870

Living in Winchester

Work & commute in Winchester

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Most working residents leave Winchester for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Monticello (26%), McGehee (12%) and Pine Bluff (6%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Monticello

26%

McGehee

12%

Pine Bluff

Hamburg

0%Work in townlive and work in Winchester 22 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 0Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Winchester →

Health in Winchester

Compared with Arkansas

6better than AR·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▲ 3▼ 7 close Habits 1▲ 1▼ 2 close Care 3▲ 4 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

5.6%Fewer adults who have had cancerAR 8.2% · better 17.5%Fewer adults with depressionAR 24.6% · better 20.6%More adults facing housing insecurityAR 14.4% · worse

Care nearby

Delta Memorial HospitalDumas · 7 mi · ER · rural critical access

Mchc-GouldGould · 15.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Winchester · CMS · HRSAHealth in Winchester →

Natural hazards in Winchester

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.

🌵 Drought🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes

1Does Winchester flood?paid flood claims since 2021 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Winchester

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Winchester →

Climate in Winchester

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Winchester has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 34°, and snow is almost unheard of.

54° / 36°Winter

74° / 53°Spring

91° / 71°Summer

75° / 53°Fall

How much snow does Winchester get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 14, with the last in spring around Mar 12.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Winchester →