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Manchester, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Scott County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
187 Population 176/sq mi density
$73,250 Median Income $37,728 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $75,899 Zillow
$500 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
325 Violent Crime/100K 1,136 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$73,250 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $500/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
325 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Manchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation685 ft (209 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density176/sq mi
Coordinates39.5423°N, 90.3303°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyScott County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score2.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience82.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 126 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 125 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 122 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 133 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 144 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 114 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 128 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 117 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 149 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 124 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 78 km
Jan 15, 1998 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

586 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 746 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 91 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 93 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 98 km 3
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 59 km 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 88 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 90 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 82 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 45 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 63 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 62 km 1
May 9, 1995 EF3 64 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 83 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 27 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 81 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 85 km 0
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in

Manchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.5").

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