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Manchester, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Ottawa County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
77 Population 481/sq mi density
$12,500 Median Income $19,544 per capita
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
212 Violent Crime/100K 2,040 property/100K
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Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$12,500 median income, 9.0% unemployment
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
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Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Manchester experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,322 ft (403 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density481/sq mi
Coordinates39.0933°N, 97.3202°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOttawa County County
Nearest AirportSalina Regional (SLN)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.2 / 100
Community Resilience63.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

172 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 132 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 132 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 134 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 123 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 84 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 99 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 103 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 92 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 102 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 43 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 52 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 115 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 46 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 102 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 122 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 128 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 47 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 106 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 148 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

600 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 218 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2016 EF4 15 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 53 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 86 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 86 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 48 km 0
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 100 km 1
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 83 km 1
May 1, 2018 EF3 52 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 37 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 87 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 29 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 49 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 96 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 84 km 0
May 24, 1990 EF3 100 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANNUAL BUR (60,039 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 96 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 92 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 59 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 92 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 68 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 51 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 95 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 45 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 71 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 50 km
2018 ROCK WALL 8,468 90 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 76 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 43 km
2004 TALLGRASS 04 7,733 98 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 61 km
2005 TALLGRASS 2005 7,510 96 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 50 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 50 km
2014 MOYER RANCH 6,641 58 km
2003 TAPR 03 6,548 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
June 74°F (24°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 0.9 in

Manchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 28°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.7").

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