Winnfield is a small city in, and the parish seat of, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Winnfield had a population of 4,153.

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How Winnfield ranks

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#8Most affordable in LA #14Lowest property tax in LA #21Most walkable in LA All LA rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code71483

Area code318

Living in Winnfield

Housing in Winnfield

$108K▼ 2.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Winnfield home is worth about $108,000, down 2.5% in a year, 50% below the Louisiana typical home.

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Safety in Winnfield

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Winnfield's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Winnfield 16.5

Louisiana 4.7

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Winnfield 38.3

Louisiana 18.6

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Winnfield

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About one in 3 of Winnfield’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Natchitoches (4%), Alexandria (3%) and Ruston (3%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Natchitoches

Alexandria

Ruston

Monroe

32%Work in townlive and work in Winnfield 19 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 2,416Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Winnfield →

Health in Winnfield

D⁻

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 1% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Louisiana

1better than LA·17worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

13.7%Fewer binge drinkersLA 16.9% · better 19.4%More adults facing a utility shut-offLA 12.4% · worse

Care nearby

Winn Parish Medical CenterWinnfield · 0.2 mi · ER

Winn Community Dental CenterWinnfield · 0.1 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 Winnfield · CMS · HRSAHealth in Winnfield →

Natural hazards in Winnfield

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌡️ Heat waves

27Does Winnfield flood?paid flood claims since 1979 7Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Winnfield

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

Climate in Winnfield

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Winnfield has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.

61° / 38°Winter

78° / 54°Spring

92° / 71°Summer

79° / 54°Fall

How much snow does Winnfield get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 10, with the last in spring around Mar 13.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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

Schools in Winnfield

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B⁺

School Grade B+

The public schools Winnfield’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 67% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

See how Winnfield’s schools compare in LA →

DistrictWinn ParishSchools2

Winnfield Primary School CElementary · Grades PK–4 · 485 students Winnfield High School BHigh · Grades 9–12 · 350 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within LA. Ratings are from neighbors.