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Manhattan, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Riley County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
53,951
Population
2,646/sq mi density
$58,441
Median Income
$34,520 per capita
$243,700
Home Value
$283,444 Zillow
$1,019
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
813
Violent Crime/100K
1,974 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,441 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$243,700 home value, $1,019/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
813 violent crimes/100K (114% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Manhattan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Area | 19.3 sq mi (50.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,646/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1883°N, 96.6059°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Riley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Manhattan Regional (MHK) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in |
Manhattan has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 29°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.8").