Manchester, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
5,144 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,578 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$130,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$616 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$511 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Delaware County
2
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Delaware County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 17
Feb 1 7 21
Mar 2 4 34
Apr 4 1 47
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 2 2 35
Dec 1 9 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 34, IA State House District 67, IA
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Schools

West Delaware High School
<1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Lambert Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
West Delaware Middle School
<1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Upper Iowa University
30 miles, N • 2.3 star
Mount Mercy University
35 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Regional Medical Center
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Dubuque Regional Airport
38 miles, SE • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
44 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
48 miles, NW • 1 star
Quad City International Airport
87 miles, S • 1.4 star
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