Winston, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
153 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$64,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$450 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$581 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Daviess County
2
Missouri
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Daviess County
2
Missouri
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (62%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 26
Feb 2 5 30
Mar 2 2 42
Apr 4 0 52
May 5 0 63
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 2 1 42
Dec 2 5 29

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Winston Elem
<1 miles, NW · 2.3star
Winston High
<1 miles, NW · 2.3star
Gallatin High
9 miles, E · 3.7star
Covel D Searcy Elem
9 miles, E · 2.8star

Colleges

Grand River Technical School
31 miles, SE · 1.9star
North Central Missouri College
31 miles, E · 1.4star
Hillyard Technical Center
36 miles, W · 1.9star

Hospitals

Cameron Regional Medical Center
10 miles, SW · 2.3star
Harrison County Community Hospital
28 miles, NE · 4.1star
Hedrick Medical Center
32 miles, SE · 3.2star

Airports

Kansas City International Airport
50 miles, SW · 3.7star
Des Moines International Airport
118 miles, NE · 2.3star
Columbia Regional Airport
126 miles, SE · 1star
Eppley Airfield
135 miles, N · 2.8star