Manton, MI

Michigan · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.4 Good / 5.0
1,347 Population
$45,158 Median Income
$115,200 Home Value
$775 Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
34.0 yrs Median Age
6.0% Bachelor's Degree+
3.4
Overall
3.7
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.5
Education

People

Population1,347
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density863/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 91.2%

Economy

3.7/5
Median Income$45,158
Per Capita Income$23,889
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty Rate9.7%
County GDP$1,744M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$115,200
Zillow Value$217,203
Median Rent$775
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,113

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Depression30.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Jan / Jul20° / 69°
Rain35 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

1.5/5
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+85.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.23
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute25 min
Work From Home4.1%
BroadbandN/A

How Manton Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$45,158
Home Value$115,200
Median Rent$775
Poverty Rate9.7%
Bachelor's Degree+6.0%
Unemployment2.0%
Avg Temperature44.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,347
Population Density863 per sq mi
Median Age34.0 years
Male45.1%
Female54.9%
Male 45.1%
Female 54.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 91.2% Black 0.2% Hispanic 2.2% Other 6.4%
White91.2%
Black or African American0.2%
Hispanic or Latino2.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races6.4%

Language

English Only98.3%
Spanish Speakers1.7%
English 98.3% Spanish 1.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.4%
Health Insurance94.0%

Income

40% below avg
Median Household Income$45,158
Per Capita Income$23,889
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,007
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$55,837

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.0%
Poverty Rate9.7%
Total Establishments (County)895
County GDP$1,744M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation90
Healthcare Facilities112
Retail Stores176
Manufacturing50
Total Establishments895

Industry Mix

Restaurants 90 Healthcare 112 Retail 176 Manufacturing 50

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$55,837
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,662

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time25.0 min
Work From Home4.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

59% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$115,200
Zillow Home Value Index$217,203

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied65.7%

Rental Costs

33% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$775

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedroom$1,113
3 Bedroom$1,419
4 Bedroom$1,588

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,662
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.05%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure33.8%
Asthma12.4%
COPD9.0%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity26.1%
Depression30.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)21.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)15.3%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.0%
Regular Checkup76.7%
Premature Death Rate10,389 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.2 / 10
Exercise Access81.8%
Healthcare Facilities (County)112
Restaurants (County)90

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)2

Temperature

20°F Jan 69°F Jul
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Average44.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation35.2 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,126 ft (343 m)
Land Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density863 per sq mi
Latitude44.4113°
Longitude-85.4005°
County FIPS26165

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.6%
D 32%

Republican +34.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.0%
High School+85.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.23

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density863 per sq mi
Land Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)2

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