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Manson, IA
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Manson, IA
At a Glance
How Manson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Manson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Manson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Manson residents earn a median household income of $70,893 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,687. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 325 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manson is $118,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,088. Median rent is $656/month, with 23.3% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Manson reports 685 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,979/100K.
Education
26.4% of adults in Manson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manson has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.