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Winfield, West Virginia

Town · Population 2,428 · #50 in West Virginia
Winfield, West Virginia

Winfield is a city in and the county seat of Putnam County, West Virginia, United States, along the Kanawha River. The population was 2,397 at the 2020 census.

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About Winfield

Winfield, WV is a small town located in western West Virginia with an estimated population of 2,428.

Winfield holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.36 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,029 residents per square mile.

What Makes Winfield Unique

  • One of 10 places in the US named Winfield — but the West Virginia one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in western West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Winfield

  • Pizza Hut — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Winfield

  • Eastbrook Elementary School
  • Winfield Elementary
  • Winfield High School
  • Winfield Middle School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)2,428
Rank in state#50 of 230
Land area2.36 sq mi
Density1,029/sq mi
Coordinates38.5266, -81.8855

🗺️ Map of Winfield