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Manito, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Mason County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,640 Population 1,086/sq mi density
$67,772 Median Income $36,118 per capita
$117,500 Home Value $137,725 Zillow
$757 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,772 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,500 home value, $757/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Manito, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,772
10% below
$36,118 per capita
Home Value
$117,500
58% below
Zillow: $137,725
Median Rent
$757/mo
35% below
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Manito Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
42%
Rent
65%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Manito a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Manito residents earn a median household income of $67,772 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,118. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 298 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Manito is $117,500 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,725. Median rent is $757/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Safety & Crime

Manito reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

17.4% of adults in Manito hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Manito has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,640
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density1,086/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,772
Per Capita$36,118
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$634M
Avg Weekly Wage$813

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,500
Rent$757
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$137,725
Housing Units788
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,740/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation497 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Manito was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.