At a Glance
Median Income
$108,802
$37,846 per capita
Home Value
$134,500
Zillow: $216,908
Bachelor's Degree+
48.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
How Manitou Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Manitou's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Manitou a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Manitou residents earn a median household income of $108,802 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,846. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,209 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manitou is $134,500 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,908. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
48.5% of adults in Manitou hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manitou has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population163
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density247/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,802
Per Capita$37,846
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,500
Rent
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$216,908
Housing Units58
Rent Burden25.8%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Premature Death11,560/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain52.2 in/yr
Elevation493 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+43.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute20 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Manitou was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.