Manley, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Cass County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
205 Population 1,708/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $42,475 per capita
$203,600 Home Value $223,455 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$203,600 home value, $950/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Manley, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,000
7% below
$42,475 per capita
Home Value
$203,600
28% below
Zillow: $223,455
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
45% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Manley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
72%
Rent
82%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Manley 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

Manley residents earn a median household income of $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,475. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Manley is $203,600 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,455. Median rent is $950/month, with 19.4% 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 1967.

Education

18.6% of adults in Manley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Manley has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Data Overview

People

Population205
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density1,708/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans19.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$42,475
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$1,148M
Avg Weekly Wage$990

Housing

A+
Home Value$203,600
Rent$950
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$223,455
Housing Units110
Rent Burden19.4%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,015/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain33.6 in/yr
AQI17 (Good)
Elevation1,292 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute31 min
Broadband72.5%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Manley was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.