At a Glance
Median Income
$70,893
$35,687 per capita
Home Value
$118,800
Zillow: $154,302
Median Rent
$656/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
14.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Manson a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 5.9% (64% 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 $154,302. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,653
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density510/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,893
Per Capita$35,687
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$560M
Avg Weekly Wage$925
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$656
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$154,302
Housing Units893
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,619/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation1,227 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Manson was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.