At a Glance
Median Income
$75,000
$24,274 per capita
Home Value
$39,100
Zillow: $68,338
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
17.3% smoking 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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Manitou residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,274. 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 177 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manitou is $39,100 , 86% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $68,338. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
12.1% of adults in Manitou hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manitou has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population223
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density719/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$24,274
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$184M
Avg Weekly Wage$829
Housing
A+
Home Value$39,100
Rent
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$68,338
Housing Units71
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,605/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain27.9 in/yr
Elevation1,249 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute17 min
Broadband51.7%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Manitou was built in 1938.
20.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Frederick Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.