Manilla, IA

Iowa

Manilla is a small town in Iowa with a population of 761. Residents earn $66,875 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
761 Population 718/sq mi density
$66,875 Median Income $30,604 per capita
$94,800 Home Value $163,981 Zillow
$660 Median Rent 13.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,875 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,800 home value, $660/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,875
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $94,800
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.5%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $660
43% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.7%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.3%
92% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.2%
90% lower than US avg

How Manilla Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population761
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density718/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,875
Per Capita$30,604
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$1,051M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,800
Rent$660
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$163,981
Rent Burden13.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.9%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Elevation1,320 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+93.3%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Libraries3

Is Manilla a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Manilla receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Manilla offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Manilla is $66,875, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Manilla is $94,800, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $660 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Manilla experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches, including 30.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Manilla has a population of 761 with a density of 718 people per square mile. The median age is 37.1 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.5%).

Population

761
Total Population
718
People / sq mi
37.1yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.3%
Female 41.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Manilla vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Manilla vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Manilla is $66,875, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Manilla vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,875
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,604
Avg Weekly Wage$982
IRS Avg AGI$77,398

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.2%
90% below US avg
Establishments (County)444
County GDP$1,051M

Business (County)

Restaurants26
Healthcare42
Retail44
Manufacturing19

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,339
24% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.1 min
Work from Home2.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Manilla is $94,800, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $660 (43% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $163,981.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$94,800
66% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$163,981

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$660
43% below US avg
Rent Burden13.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,339
24% above US avg
Effective Rate4.58%
In Manilla, 38.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.9% report depression. 23.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Manilla vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.7%
21% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.5%
Asthma9.8%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking24.3%
Physical Inactivity23.1%
Depression20.9%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress11.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.3%
Checkup Rate75.3%
Premature Death6,814/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access51.1%
Healthcare Facilities42

Crime Rates: Manilla vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Manilla has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.3 inches
10% below US avg
Snowfall30.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,320 ft (402 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density718/sq mi
Coordinates41.8926°N, 95.2345°W
County FIPS19165
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.9%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 43 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.5%
66% below US avg
High School+93.3%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density718/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities42
Restaurants26
Retail Stores44

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.1 min
Work from Home2.9%

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