Winifred is a small town in rural north-central Fergus County, Montana, United States.

[4] It is popularly believed to have been named after one of the railroad owner's two daughters (the other being Christina, another small town about 15 miles away).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.50 square miles (1.29 km2), all land.

26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

39.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

About 17.0% of families and 23.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 16.0% of those 65 or over.

Winifred Public Schools educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.