Manilla, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Shelby County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
761 Population 718/sq mi density
$66,875 Median Income $30,604 per capita
$94,800 Home Value $180,125 Zillow
$660 Median Rent 13.3% income on rent
47°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, 0.5% 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

Manilla, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,875
11% below
$30,604 per capita
Home Value
$94,800
66% below
Zillow: $180,125
Median Rent
$660/mo
43% below
13.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
66% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Manilla Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
34%
Rent
57%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Manilla a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Manilla residents earn a median household income of $66,875 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,604. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Manilla is $94,800 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,125. Median rent is $660/month, with 13.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

11.5% of adults in Manilla hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Manilla has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population761
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density718/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,875
Per Capita$30,604
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$1,051M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,800
Rent$660
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$180,125
Housing Units300
Rent Burden13.3%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,814/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.6 in/yr
Elevation1,320 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Manilla was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.