Manchester, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Delaware County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
5,144
Population
1,043/sq mi density
$58,578
Median Income
$37,998 per capita
$130,500
Home Value
$239,339 Zillow
$743
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
151
Violent Crime/100K
1,133 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,578 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,500 home value, $743/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
151 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Manchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 34.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 940 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,043/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4853°N, 91.4561°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Delaware County County |
| Nearest Airport | Monticello Regional (MXO) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in |
Manchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 17°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (1.1").