At a Glance
Median Income
$45,158
$23,889 per capita
Home Value
$115,200
Zillow: $217,203
Median Rent
$775/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Manton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Manton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Manton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Manton residents earn a median household income of $45,158 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,889. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 895 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manton is $115,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,203. Median rent is $775/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Manton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
6.0% of adults in Manton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manton has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,347
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density863/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,158
Per Capita$23,889
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$1,744M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,200
Rent$775
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$217,203
Housing Units592
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,389/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,126 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Manton was founded in 1798.
The median home in Manton was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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