Manhattan, KS

Living in Manhattan

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Bikeability 69
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Walkability 81
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Commute 99
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Public Transit 42
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Affordability 72
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 18
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 32
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Schools 34
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Residents

55k Population +4.7k (2010–19)
24  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
52% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
45% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years56%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black6%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate15%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree25%

Households

Family household45%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone20%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
16  mi Average Commute
68% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector60%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military2%
Sales and office21%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van82%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked9%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$210k Median Home Value +$46k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
$762 Median Monthly Rent +$118 (2010–19)
33% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached41%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity42%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas55%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Manhattan

United States45
Kansas56
Manhattan Metro Area40
Riley County38

Property Crime in Manhattan

United States48
Kansas58
Manhattan Metro Area31
Riley County37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump45%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 1 4
Feb 33 1 4
Mar 43 2 1
Apr 54 3 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 73 5 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 68 3 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 43 2 1
Dec 31 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Manhattan

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding38
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Manhattan, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Manhattan, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Manhattan, KS

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Washburn University
50 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Manhattan, KS

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Irwin ACH (FT Riley)
12 miles, SW
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Wamego Health Center
15 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Manhattan, KS

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Lincoln Airport
115 miles, N