Manchester, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Ottawa County County

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
77 Population 481/sq mi density
$12,500 Median Income $19,544 per capita
58°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$12,500 median income, 20.0% unemployment
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Manchester, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$12,500
83% below
$19,544 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
90% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
456% above
52.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

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)

Income
17%
Poverty
423%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
556%
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.