What is the population of Winterset, Iowa?

Winterset has a population of approximately 5,416 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Winterset, Iowa located?

Winterset is located in Iowa, United States, at approximate coordinates 41.3499°, -94.0181°.

What is the median household income in Winterset?

The median household income in Winterset is approximately $67,708 based on the most recent open data.

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Winterset

Total population

5,416

Median home value

$192,500

22%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$67,708

Winterset$68k

National$74k

Founded

1849

Elevation332 m

Land area12.21 km²

Weather57°F · Clear

Coordinates41.35°, -94.02°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1849

Elevation

332 m

Area

12.21 km²

head of government

Thomas Leners

Official website

winterset.gov

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Winterset is a city in the county seat of Madison County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,353 at the time of the 2020 census. Located in rolling farmland 35 miles south of Des Moines, Winterset is part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. It is known most notably for being the birthplace of actor John Wayne.

History & geography

History

Winterset was platted during a cool spell in the summer of 1849. The name was originally to be "Summerset", but the unseasonable coldness made the commissioners reverse this to "Winterset". On March 5, 2022, a low-end EF4 tornado struck the areas just outside the city, killing six people.

Geography

Winterset is located in central Madison County at the intersection of U.S. Route 169 and Iowa State Highway 92. Middle River flows past the south side of the city. It is approximately 30 miles southwest of the state capital of Des Moines. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, is land and is water. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Winterset has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

37.5

Median home value

$192,500

Housing units

2,468

Poverty rate

10.3%

Unemployment

Race & ethnicity

White

94.2%

Black

1.8%

Asian

Hispanic

2.4%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

41.3499

Longitude

-94.0181

Water area

0.14 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight

57°F

Clear

Wednesday

78°F

Sunny

Wednesday Night

53°F

Mostly Clear

Thursday

73°F

Mostly Sunny

Thursday Night

56°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Friday

79°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Forecast for Winterset, IA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

28.8%

Diabetes

8.5%

Adult obesity

36.9%

Binge drinking

23.4%

Adult smoking

14.5%

No leisure activity

22%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Winterset Senior High School
High · Winterset · 565 students · 16.1:1 ratio
Winterset Elementary School
Elementary · Winterset · 499 students · 15.1:1 ratio
Winterset Middle School
Middle · Winterset · 358 students · 13.8:1 ratio
Winterset Junior High School
Middle · Winterset · 247 students · 13.7:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).