At a Glance
Median Income
$12,500
$19,544 per capita
Violent Crime
212/100K
2,040/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
52.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
302 sunny days/yr
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
1.2 / 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 9.0% (150% 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.
Safety & Crime
Manchester reports 212 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,040/100K.
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 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population77
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density481/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans67.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$12,500
Per Capita$19,544
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty52.4%
County GDP$150M
Avg Weekly Wage$761
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$177,938
Housing Units42
Rent Burden24.7%
Crime
F
Violent212/100K
Property2,040/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,207/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain31.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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
Broadband40.0%
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.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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