At a Glance
Median Income
$20,938
$17,193 per capita
Home Value
$103,600
Zillow: $138,402
Median Rent
$659/mo
46.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,617/100K
6,685/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
69.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.9%
50.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.4%
24.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Mansura Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mansura's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mansura a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mansura residents earn a median household income of $20,938 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,193. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 50.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,093 business establishments, including 259 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mansura is $103,600 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,402. Median rent is $659/month, with 46.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Mansura reports 1,617 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 326% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,685/100K.
Education
7.7% of adults in Mansura hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
69.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mansura has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,254
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density440/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
F
Median Income$20,938
Per Capita$17,193
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty50.2%
County GDP$7,414M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
B+
Home Value$103,600
Rent$659
Ownership43.3%
Zillow$138,402
Housing Units684
Rent Burden46.3%
Crime
F
Violent1,617/100K
Property6,685/100K
Health
Obesity49.4%
Diabetes18.6%
Smoking24.4%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death15,366/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain60.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation72 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+69.0%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute31 min
Broadband71.1%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Mansura was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Esler Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 259 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.