Kansas
Mankato is a small town in Kansas with a population of 801. Residents earn $51,250 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mankato receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Mankato offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mankato is $51,250, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Mankato is $53,900, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $533 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Mankato experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches, including 25.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 94.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.3% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,250 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,365 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $699 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,670 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.0% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 110 |
| County GDP | $143M |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 14 |
| Commute Time | 11.8 min |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |
| Census Median | $53,900 |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $98,672 |
| Census Median Rent | $533 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.4% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.2% |
| Obesity | 39.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,581/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 4.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.3 inches |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,765 ft (538 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 817/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7873°N, 98.2083°W |
| County FIPS | 20089 |
Winner: Republican by 75.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.7% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 817/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Retail Stores | 14 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 11.8 min |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |