Our Community
Welcome to Winfield, Kansas!
Located in the rolling hills of southeast Kansas and edging the Walnut River, Winfield is home to a variety of restaurants, extraordinary outdoor recreation, fascinating history, access to shopping, Southwestern College, and the internationally-known Walnut Valley Festival. With an inspiring view of the prairie, the natural landscape introduces visitors to the magnificence of the Flint Hills. The Cowley County seat boasts 12,000 residents and during the school year over 1,000 additional students call Winfield home. Winfield is situated 20 miles from Interstate 35 and 45 miles southeast of Wichita.
Local Attractions
Walnut Valley Festival
Cowley County Historical Museum
Winfield Community Theatre
Quail Ridge Golf Course
Winfield Country Club
Winfield Recreation Commission
Ladybird Brewing
Winfield Arts & Humanities Council
Winfield Isle of Lights
Local Schools
USD 465
Cowley College
Southwestern College
Additional Links
Cowley County
City of Winfield
Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Cowley CourierTraveler
Winfield Public Library
Real Estate
Berkshire Hathaway
Buterbaugh and Handlin
Prudential Albright Realty
Webber Land Company

The Winfield Advantage
Whether you’re looking to relocate to a quiet, welcoming community, or are just ready to trade the city traffic for a peaceful commute, we’ve got a place for you.
With home prices $120,000 lower than the Wichita metro area and a cost of living that sits 12% below the national average, Cowley County offers a rare combination of high-quality professional opportunity and unmatched affordability. In Winfield, your dollar doesn't just stretch - it delivers a lifestyle that puts your family and your future first.
Average home/apartment prices based on data from the Zillow Home Value Index & U.S. Census Bureau.




Property Tax (Mills): Winfield - 162.115 | Wichita - 120.00-180.00+ Derby - 150.00+
Note: While mill levies fluctuate by specific school district, the lower assessed value of homes in Cowley County means the actual dollar amount paid in property taxes is typically 30–40% lower than a similarly sized home in Derby.
Sources:
Tax Rates: Kansas Department of Revenue (2024).
Property Tax: Cowley County Clerk & Sedgwick County Clerk Mill Levy Reports.
Commute Times: Google Maps Traffic Averages (Morning Commute Data).
Housing: Zillow Home Value Index & U.S. Census Bureau.







