Manchester, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Clay County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
2,041 Population 697/sq mi density
$30,291 Median Income $27,275 per capita
$109,100 Home Value $114,162 Zillow
$611 Median Rent 34.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
214 Violent Crime/100K 857 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$30,291 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$109,100 home value, $611/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Manchester, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,291
60% below
$27,275 per capita
Home Value
$109,100
61% below
Zillow: $114,162
Median Rent
$611/mo
47% below
34.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
214/100K
44% below
857/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
74.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
38.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°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
40%
Home Value
39%
Rent
53%
Poverty
307%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
200%
Crime
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Manchester a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Manchester residents earn a median household income of $30,291 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,275. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 418 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Manchester is $109,100 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,162. Median rent is $611/month, with 34.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Manchester reports 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 857/100K.

Education

15.9% of adults in Manchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 74.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Manchester has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,041
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density697/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$30,291
Per Capita$27,275
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty38.1%
County GDP$455M
Avg Weekly Wage$875

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,100
Rent$611
Ownership47.4%
Zillow$114,162
Housing Units925
Rent Burden34.7%

Crime

F
Violent214/100K
Property857/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death16,674/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain51.5 in/yr
Elevation1,006 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+74.2%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Manchester was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
37.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.