Manchester, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
18,189 Population 3,609/sq mi density
$92,839 Median Income $48,673 per capita
$298,400 Home Value $378,545 Zillow
$1,248 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
45 Violent Crime/100K 1,306 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$92,839 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$298,400 home value, $1,248/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Manchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 51.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²)
Population Density3,609/sq mi
Coordinates41.7759°N, 72.5215°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportBradley International (BDL)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 51.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Jan 13, 2015.

Oct 2, 1994 6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.7 67 km
Oct 2, 1994 1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts M3.3 70 km
Jun 16, 2000 5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts M3.3 44 km
Jan 12, 2015 0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut M3.3 52 km
Mar 22, 1996 2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island M3.1 107 km
Oct 28, 1991 3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut M3.0 118 km
Sep 28, 2002 2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire M2.8 138 km
Mar 10, 1992 2 km SW of Napeague, New York M2.8 95 km
Oct 13, 1999 2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts M2.7 124 km
Apr 12, 1991 2 km ENE of North Castle, New York M2.7 117 km
Aug 14, 2014 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut M2.7 48 km
Jan 13, 2015 2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut M2.6 53 km
Apr 22, 1996 3 km NE of North Westport, Massachusetts M2.6 122 km
Aug 22, 2000 2 km WSW of Brewster Hill, New York M2.6 100 km
Jun 7, 2002 3 km NNW of Hopedale, Massachusetts M2.5 90 km
Jan 15, 1992 5 km NNE of Tuxedo Park, New York M2.5 149 km
Jan 23, 1990 3 km NNW of Boxborough, Massachusetts M2.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Henri (2021, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Henri Category 1 294 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 295 km
1991 Bob Category 2 100 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 27 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

255 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 107 fatalities, 2,214 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1995 EF4 89 km 3
Jul 10, 1989 EF4 54 km 0
Oct 3, 1979 EF4 17 km 3
Jun 9, 1953 EF4 82 km 94
Jun 1, 2011 EF3 41 km 3
Jun 22, 1981 EF3 90 km 0
Sep 13, 1971 EF3 63 km 0
Jul 29, 1971 EF3 51 km 0
Oct 3, 1970 EF3 68 km 1
May 24, 1962 EF3 56 km 1
May 10, 1954 EF3 17 km 0
Jun 9, 1953 EF3 76 km 0
Aug 21, 1951 EF3 22 km 0
Aug 18, 2023 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 11, 2006 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 23, 2001 EF2 50 km 0
Aug 8, 1999 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 3, 1997 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 10, 1989 EF2 53 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1964 LONG ISLAND, NY Meteorological 0.3 m - 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.8 in

Manchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.6").

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