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Moving to Winfield

Outer-metro river community · housing, schools, commute, costs and everyday life

About this CityHub guide

A small Lincoln County city on the Mississippi River.

The short version

Winfield is an incorporated Lincoln County city on the Mississippi River. Explore its outer-metro setting while checking flood exposure and travel time for the exact property.

What stands out

Winfield is a small incorporated city along the Mississippi River in Lincoln County. It offers a river-corridor setting at the outer edge of the St. Louis region; Lincoln County's government offices are in Troy.

What to understand

For a specific home, check flood exposure, insurance, road access and the actual drive to work and everyday services.

The essentials

At a glance

Facts & local estimates
2020–2024 ACS population estimate
1,745
as of 2024-12-31Source
Median owner-occupied home value
$208,100
as of 2024-12-31Source
Median gross rent
$744
as of 2024-12-31Source
Mean travel time to work
31.6 minutes
as of 2024-12-31Source
Median household income
$75,766
as of 2024-12-31Source
The local picture

A feel for Winfield

These local estimates and CityHub editorial ratings are for comparison and orientation. They are not verified statistics or current prices.

Local snapshot

Best for & local character

People interested in a small city along the Mississippi RiverMovers whose daily destinations are in Lincoln CountyWestern metroSmall cityRiver corridor

Highlights

  • Mississippi River setting
  • 2020–2024 median owner-occupied value: $208,100

How it scores

CityHub estimates, not official scores. Some ratings are generated from community characteristics.

Walkability34
Transit5
School context58
Nightlife & dining26
Parks & outdoors67
Arts & culture25
Quiet & peaceful78
The decision brief

Is Winfield a good fit?

What stands out

Winfield is a small incorporated city along the Mississippi in Lincoln County, at the outer edge of the St. Louis region. Consider it if that river-corridor setting suits your move, and check the exact home's floodplain position and everyday drive.

Things to check
Floodplain and development rules

Winfield's published code requires a floodplain development permit for certain work in regulated areas. Check the exact property's flood map, insurance implications and permit requirements; the community name alone does not tell you its exposure.

Does this fit your actual move?

Compare Winfield against your budget, commute, and priorities—or ask about a specific address.

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Homes & housing

What does housing cost here?

Published Census estimates provide broad context where a reliable community-level figure is available. Check current homes or rentals for actual prices.

Median owner-occupied home value
$208,100

A broad benchmark for homes people own here—not a live asking price.

Data: 2024-12-31View source
Median gross rent
$744

Useful renter context—not a substitute for current available rentals.

Data: 2024-12-31View source

Price is only part of the monthly payment

For a specific home, also account for the interest rate, property taxes, homeowners insurance, HOA fees, utilities, and condition. That’s why two homes with the same price tag can still cost very different amounts every month.

Plan the daily trip

Commute & getting around

Commute reality

Use Winfield’s coordinates as a proximity signal, then test the actual route at the time you would travel. Regional averages are not a traffic-time promise.

Schools

Which schools serve this address?

The address—not the city name—determines the schools

The community name alone does not establish a school assignment in Winfield. Confirm the district and schools for the exact property before deciding.

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Identify the district

Start with the property’s complete street address.

2

Check the boundary tool

Use the district’s official address or attendance lookup.

3

Confirm before deciding

Ask the district to verify the current assignment and enrollment details.

Missouri DESE school directory and map

DESE says its maps are for reference; confirm official boundaries with county authorities and the district.

How people spend free time

Parks & recreation

Errands, routines & convenience

Everyday life

Test everyday routines

Daily life in Winfield depends on the exact home location, nearby services and the destinations your household uses repeatedly. Map those routines before deciding.

Direct answers for movers

Questions about moving to Winfield

What is it like to live in Winfield?+

Winfield is a small incorporated city along the Mississippi River in Lincoln County. It offers a river-corridor setting at the outer edge of the St. Louis region; Lincoln County's government offices are in Troy. For a specific home, check flood exposure, insurance, road access and the actual drive to work and everyday services. Winfield is a small incorporated city along the Mississippi in Lincoln County, at the outer edge of the St. Louis region. Consider it if that river-corridor setting suits your move, and check the exact home's floodplain position and everyday drive.

What should I know about housing costs in Winfield?+

The published median value of owner-occupied homes (data as of 2024-12-31) is $208,100 in Winfield. That describes existing homes in a survey period, not current listings or the homes available within your budget. Compare actual properties and their condition.

Source
What should movers know about schools in Winfield?+

CityHub does not identify an assigned school for a home in Winfield. The district and attendance boundary depend on the exact address and can change. Use the official lookup as a starting point, then confirm with the district before making a housing decision.

Use the Missouri DESE school directory
What is commuting from Winfield like?+

Use Winfield’s coordinates as a proximity signal, then test the actual route at the time you would travel. Regional averages are not a traffic-time promise.

What costs should I consider before moving to Winfield?+

The published median gross rent (data as of 2024-12-31) is $744/month in Winfield. This is a survey measure, not a current rental quote. Check current offers, utilities, insurance and travel costs for the exact home.

Source
What should I verify before choosing a home in Winfield?+

Winfield's published code requires a floodplain development permit for certain work in regulated areas. Check the exact property's flood map, insurance implications and permit requirements; the community name alone does not tell you its exposure. Highway 79 — Winfield is one documented local destination; check the route and current access from the home you are considering. Confirm school assignment, property condition and recurring costs for the exact address.

Keep narrowing the decision

Put Winfield in context.

The community guide tells you about this place. These guides help answer whether this is the right kind of place for your move.

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Understand the geography

Map of Winfield

See where Winfield sits in the St. Louis region, then open named local places for directions and surrounding context.

Open full map

This map is for orientation. Confirm municipal, school, floodplain, and parcel boundaries with the appropriate official source.

Around town

Places to know

Parks, civic resources, recreation, and recognizable destinations that help explain everyday life in Winfield.

Parks & outdoors

2 places
River access

Mississippi River access — Winfield

Local access to the Mississippi River landscape and recreation.

Official details
Municipal park

Winfield City Park

The city's primary park and outdoor recreation space.

Official details

Shopping & errands

1 place
Commercial corridor

Highway 79 — Winfield

The city's practical corridor for services and regional access.

Official details

Civic & everyday

2 places
Nearby libraryNearby

Lincoln County Library

A nearby county-library resource serving Winfield.

Official details
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Sources, dates & how we got here3 sources · expand

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