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Winifred’s story
Winifred in pictures
4 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
WinifredMT
A town of 263. Public schools that outperform most of Montana.
Photo: Rwslivka · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
263
residents
Median home value
$120K
Census ACS
Household income
$78K
median
Median age
34.1
years
Land area
1 sq mi
What makes Winifred stand out
The thing Winifred does most differently from other towns.
Small town
263 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Winifred’s report card
Now in Winifred
Be the first to start the conversation.
Residents weigh in
Live in Winifred? Is an A for its schools right?
Your answer becomes a post in Winifred’s Town Square.
Start a conversation
Weather
Forecast →49°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
H 62° · L 43°
Local news
All →- Grass Range vs Winifred - Girls Middle School Volleyball 09/25/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 25
- Winifred vs Fergus - Boys Middle School Football 09/24/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 22
- Winifred vs White Sulphur - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/24/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 21
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Winifred. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Winifred’s public schools outperform 92% of Montana districts
The public schools Winifred’s kids attend outperform 92% of Montana’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
ASchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred School | PK–5 | 80 | A |
| Winifred 6-8 | 6–8 | 30 | A+ |
| Winifred High School | 9–12 | 42 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MT on state testsAll 3 schools →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 29% of U.S. communities.
29risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland flooding
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Winifred has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 12°.
84°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter13–36°
Spring31–56°
Summer51–80°
Fall32–58°
Sep 23
typical first frost
May 16
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
84°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Winifred is
Winifred beats the Montana average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
32 measures vs. Montana
2 better30 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Winifred | MT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.6% | 12.3% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 69.7% | 63.8% |
Central Montana Medical Center
34.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
About Winifred
Town in Montana, United States
Winifred is a town in rural north-central Fergus County, Montana, United States. It was founded in 1913 and provides services for its region's populace. The town population was 172 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 172
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3,235 ft
- ZIP code
- 59489
- Area code
- 406
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