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Manila, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Mississippi County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,675 Population 923/sq mi density
$65,691 Median Income $38,907 per capita
$150,300 Home Value $196,919 Zillow
$834 Median Rent 21.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
264 Violent Crime/100K 1,529 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$65,691 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,300 home value, $834/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
264 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Manila, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,691
13% below
$38,907 per capita
Home Value
$150,300
47% below
Zillow: $196,919
Median Rent
$834/mo
28% below
21.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
264/100K
31% below
1,529/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
65% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Manila Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Manila's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
53%
Rent
72%
Poverty
117%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Manila a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Manila residents earn a median household income of $65,691 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,907. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,019 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Manila is $150,300 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,919. Median rent is $834/month, with 21.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Safety & Crime

Manila reports 264 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,529/100K.

Education

11.8% of adults in Manila hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Manila has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,675
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density923/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,691
Per Capita$38,907
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$4,152M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,396

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,300
Rent$834
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$196,919
Housing Units1,357
Rent Burden21.5%

Crime

F
Violent264/100K
Property1,529/100K

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death18,348/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation246 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute28 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Manila was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Arkansas International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.