Wisconsin
Manawa is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,317. Residents earn $79,432 per year, which is 6% above the national average.
Based on current data, Manawa receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Manawa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Manawa is $79,432, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Manawa is $146,200, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Manawa is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 75 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 528 per 100,000, 73% below the national average.
16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Manawa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches, including 45.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $79,432 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,320 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $928 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,983 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,385 |
| County GDP | $2,507M |
| Restaurants | 146 |
| Healthcare | 133 |
| Retail | 168 |
| Manufacturing | 80 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,425 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.71% |
| Commute Time | 18.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |
| Census Median | $146,200 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $258,583 |
| Census Median Rent | $817 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,425 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.71% |
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,173/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 133 |
| Total Violent | 75.4/100K |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 75.4/100K |
| Total Property | 527.5/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 150.7/100K |
| Theft | 376.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.9 inches |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 45.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 824 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 808/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4615°N, 88.9205°W |
| County FIPS | 55135 |
Winner: Republican by 33.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.0% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 808/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 133 |
| Restaurants | 146 |
| Retail Stores | 168 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 18.1 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |