Winona, Mississippi

About Winona

Winona, MS is a small town located in central Mississippi, home to 3,906 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Winona is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 13.52 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 289 residents per square mile.

📰 Winona News Today

• WILLIE B. NORWOOD Obituary | Roberts & Sons Mortuary | Winona, MS Tribute Archive · Aug 14
• In Loving Memory of Alesia Michelle Edwards Wallace FuneralFolio · Aug 8
• Woman’s body identified after being found in Mississippi River, near Trempealeau dam WEAU · Apr 15
• UPDATE: Body recovered from Mississippi River near Trempealeau dam news8000.com · Apr 15
• James Michael Bartlett, Sr. Obituary Jul 18, 2026 Ott & Lee Funeral Homes · Jul 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Winona Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Winona — but the Mississippi one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Winona

• Waffle House — american
• 1 Chinese Restaurant
• Abandoned Building
• Bridges
• Burger Station
• El Cabrito — mexican
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• The Tracks

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Winona

• WINONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• WINONA SECONDARY SCHOOL
• WINONA VOC COMPLEX

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital Cah · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Winona

🏘️ Nearby Communities