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Mankato, KS
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Mankato, KS
At a Glance
How Mankato Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mankato's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mankato a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mankato residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,365. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 110 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mankato is $53,900 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $98,672. Median rent is $533/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Mankato reports 389 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,116/100K.
Education
18.7% of adults in Mankato hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mankato has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.