At a Glance
Median Income
$12,500
$19,544 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
52.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
16.9% smoking rate
How Manchester Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Manchester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Manchester a Good Place to Live?
F
1.1 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Manchester residents earn a median household income of $12,500 , which is 83% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,544. The unemployment rate stands at 20.0% (456% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 52.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 157 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Education
3.3% of adults in Manchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manchester has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population77
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density481/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans23.9%
Economy
F
Median Income$12,500
Per Capita$19,544
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty52.4%
County GDP$150M
Avg Weekly Wage$761
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$177,938
Housing Units42
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,207/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain32.5 in/yr
Elevation1,322 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute29 min
Broadband65.0%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Manchester was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
39.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.