At a Glance
Median Income
$67,083
$34,757 per capita
Home Value
$110,900
Zillow: $153,941
Median Rent
$701/mo
18.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
16.5% smoking rate
How Manly Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Manly's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Manly 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
Manly residents earn a median household income of $67,083 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,757. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 233 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manly is $110,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,941. Median rent is $701/month, with 18.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
20.7% of adults in Manly hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manly has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,288
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density913/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,083
Per Capita$34,757
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$485M
Avg Weekly Wage$893
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,900
Rent$701
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$153,941
Housing Units620
Rent Burden18.2%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,737/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation1,194 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Manly was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.