Manning, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Shelby County County

3.3 /5.0

B Good

1,474 Population 594/sq mi density

$62,310 Median Income $41,985 per capita

$109,400 Home Value $140,924 Zillow

$719 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

98 Violent Crime/100K 1,562 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.2 / 5.0

$62,310 median income, 0.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$109,400 home value, $719/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

98 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

3.0 / 5.0

24.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Manning experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 30.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	49.5°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,363 ft (415 m)
Area	2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density	594/sq mi
Coordinates	41.9096°N, 95.0644°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Shelby County County
Nearest Airport	Eppley Airfield (OMA) 60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"

10% below US avg

Snowfall 30.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	22.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	87.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Jul 16, 2004	6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa	M3.5	148 km
Jun 30, 2021	4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa	M2.7	102 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

569 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 14 fatalities, 332 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 13, 1976	EF5	99 km	0
Jun 27, 1953	EF5	59 km	1
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	98 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF4	93 km	0
May 27, 1995	EF4	37 km	0
May 27, 1995	EF4	22 km	0
Jun 28, 1979	EF4	89 km	3
Jun 26, 1976	EF4	68 km	0
Jun 8, 1967	EF4	100 km	0
May 5, 1965	EF4	66 km	0
May 10, 1959	EF4	58 km	0
Jun 9, 1954	EF4	50 km	1
Apr 26, 2024	EF3	80 km	1
Apr 26, 2024	EF3	98 km	0
Jul 14, 2021	EF3	45 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	53 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	68 km	0
Apr 9, 2011	EF3	69 km	0
Jun 11, 2008	EF3	88 km	4
Nov 12, 2005	EF3	86 km	1

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,195 ac, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2005	UNNAMED	4,195	74 km
2010	UNNAMED	629	87 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	0.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	24°F (-4°C)	0.9 in
March	36°F (2°C)	2.2 in
April	49°F (9°C)	3.1 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.3 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
July	75°F (24°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.8 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.9 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.5 in
November	35°F (2°C)	1.5 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	1.0 in

Manning has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.8").

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