Cost of Living in Winnfield, LA

Population 4,042 · Louisiana · Data vintage 2023

35
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $46,089, median household incomes in Winnfield land roughly 38% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Around 29% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Geographically, Winnfield lies roughly 75 miles southeast of the nearest major metro, Shreveport. Median home values run roughly 58% lower than Shreveport's $178,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 24
Rent 51

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Winnfield

The median home value in Winnfield is $74,000 — 76% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $668/month, 49% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $46,089/year is 38% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.9%, above the national average of 4.8%. Louisiana's top state income tax rate is 4.3% and the combined sales tax is 9.5%. Overall, Winnfield has a cost of living index of 35 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 65% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$74,000
76% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$100,882
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$668/mo
49% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
9.2x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$731
1 BR
$816
2 BR
$988
3 BR
$1,280
4 BR
$1,513
Owner-occupied 46.8%
Renter-occupied 53.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$668
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,282/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
20.8 min
23% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.3%
Carpooled
2.9%
Walked
7.8%
Work from home
7.0%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 4.3%
Total Sales Tax 9.5%
State rate 4.5%
Avg local rate 5.1%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$46,089
38% below avg
Per Capita Income
$25,616
Unemployment Rate
8.9%
85% above avg
Poverty Rate
28.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.2%
Graduate degree 2.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33.4
Male median age 31.3
Female median age 35.4

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
18.1:1
Student-teacher ratio
6
Public schools
2,120
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Winnfield, LA?

Winnfield has a cost index of 35 (100 = national average). It is 65% below the national average.

What is average rent in Winnfield, LA?

The median gross rent in Winnfield is $668 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Winnfield?

The median home value in Winnfield is $74,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Winnfield?

The median household income in Winnfield is $46,089 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Winnfield, LA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Winnfield is 9.5%. The Louisiana state income tax top rate is 4.3%.

Is Winnfield, LA affordable?

Yes, Winnfield is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 35 — about 65% below the US national average of 100.

Winnfield at a Glance

Population
4,042
Median Income
$46,089
Home Value
$74,000
Median Rent
$668/mo
Unemployment
8.9%
Sales Tax
9.5%
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