Manilla, IN

Indiana

Manilla is a small town in Indiana with a population of 332. Residents earn $57,831 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
332 Population 1,443/sq mi density
$57,831 Median Income $23,415 per capita
$79,600 Home Value $219,205 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$57,831 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,600 home value
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,831
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $79,600
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 1.3%
96% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.4%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 12.2%
239% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.9%
68% lower than US avg

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

People

Population332
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1,443/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,831
Per Capita$23,415
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$764M
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$219,205

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.0%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation889 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.3%
High School+89.6%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute15 min
Broadband23.5%
Libraries2

Is Manilla a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Manilla receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, 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 $57,831, 23% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Manilla is $79,600, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

1.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Manilla experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches, including 14.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Manilla has a population of 332 with a density of 1,443 people per square mile. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%), with 1.2% Hispanic.

Population

332
Total Population
1,443
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.4%
Female 41.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Manilla vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Manilla vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Manilla is $57,831, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Manilla vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,831
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,415
Avg Weekly Wage$961
IRS Avg AGI$63,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.2%
239% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.9%
68% below US avg
Establishments (County)430
County GDP$764M

Business (County)

Restaurants27
Healthcare34
Retail52
Manufacturing26

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,075
41% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.61%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.7 min
Drive Alone85.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Manilla is $79,600, 72% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $219,205.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$79,600
72% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$219,205

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied42.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,075
41% below US avg
Effective Rate2.61%
In Manilla, 39.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.0% report depression. 26.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.4%
23% above US avg
Diabetes11.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure35.0%
Asthma12.1%
COPD8.8%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity26.4%
Depression29.0%
Mental Distress20.9%
Physical Distress14.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate77.9%
Premature Death9,854/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access50.4%
Healthcare Facilities34

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Manilla has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.0 inches
16% above US avg
Snowfall14.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation889 ft (271 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,443/sq mi
Coordinates39.5727°N, 85.6220°W
County FIPS18139
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 1.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54-point margin. 23.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.9%
D 21.9%

Winner: Republican by 54 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+1.3%
96% below US avg
High School+89.6%
School Test Score6.01
F Education Grade (1.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,443/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access23.5%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities34
Restaurants27
Retail Stores52

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.7 min
Drive Alone85.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.6%

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