Why visit Winnfield
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include George Parker Long House and Louisiana Political Museum & Hall of Fame.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Winnfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Winnfield
Winnfield is a small city in, and the parish seat of, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Winnfield had a population of 4,153.
From the Wikipedia article Winnfield, Louisiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks6
George Parker Long House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Winnfield, Louisiana
Louisiana Political Museum & Hall of Fame
Museum · 0.5 mi
499 East Main Street, Winnfield
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00
Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame
Museum · 0.5 mi
Museum and hall of fame in Winnfield, Louisiana
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Earl K Long Park
Park · 0.7 mi
A small memorial park located in Winnfield Louisiana built on the site of former Governor Earl K. Long's Childhood home.
Restaurants and cafes4
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.9 mi
5938 Highway 167, Winnfield
Mo-Th 07:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-20:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.5 mi
900 West Court Street, Winnfield
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00
Where to stay1
History
When Winn Parish was officially formed by the state legislature in 1852, Winnfield was established as the parish seat.
Winnfield was a major producer of salt in the Civil War days; salt kettles used at Big Cedar and Drake's Salt Works furnished salt for the Confederate army. One still exists today in front of the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame, turned into a fountain. The salt works was located on Saline Bayou. Later the Cary Salt Works started an 840-foot deep mine west of Winnfield. The mine was used by the federal government in Project Coyboy Plowshare Program, Cowboy Event. Between December 1959 and March 1960 a series of high explosives were set off inside the Carry Salt Works in an unused portion of the mine.
From the History section of Winnfield, Louisiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship1
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
772 Country Club Road, Winnfield
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare2
Map of Winnfield
33 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 36°F | 5.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 38°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 46°F | 6.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 53°F | 6.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 61°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 68°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 72°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 71°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 64°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 53°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 42°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 38°F | 5.6 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Winnfield 3 N (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Winn Parish has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-06-30: Tropical Storm Arthur (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-02-18: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-10: Tropical Storm Francine (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-13: Tropical Storm Nicholas (Coastal Storm)
- 2021-08-29: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ruston Regional Airport (RSN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 41 miles away.
- Jonesboro 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Olla 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Vienna Bend 26 mi southwest, about 42 min by car
- Colfax 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- Natchitoches 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Jena 34 mi southeast, about 55 min by car
- Banks Springs 34 mi east, about 55 min by car
- Ball 38 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Ruston 42 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Alexandria 45 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Winnfield 2021, Wikilester 3, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former depot in Winnfield, LA MVI 2719, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
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