Manzanola, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Crowley County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
382 Population 1,364/sq mi density
$29,457 Median Income $27,101 per capita
$113,100 Home Value $177,942 Zillow
$721 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$29,457 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$113,100 home value, $721/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Manzanola, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,457
61% below
$27,101 per capita
Home Value
$113,100
60% below
Zillow: $177,942
Median Rent
$721/mo
38% below
29.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
75% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
1% below
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Manzanola Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Manzanola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
39%
Home Value
40%
Rent
62%
Poverty
30%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Manzanola a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Manzanola residents earn a median household income of $29,457 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,101. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 76 business establishments, including 343 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Manzanola is $113,100 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,942. Median rent is $721/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Education

8.5% of adults in Manzanola hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Manzanola has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population382
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,364/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$29,457
Per Capita$27,101
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$176M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,100
Rent$721
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$177,942
Housing Units217
Rent Burden29.1%

Health

Obesity31.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death16,105/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain11.6 in/yr
Elevation4,260 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 25%
Commute46 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Manzanola was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Southeast Colorado Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
40.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 343 restaurants in the area.