Manhattan, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
53,951 332.4M (US)
Median Age
25.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
52.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,441 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
28.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$243,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$668 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$854 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Riley County
4
Manhattan Metro Area
4
Kansas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Riley County
4
Manhattan Metro Area
3
Kansas
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 28
Feb 1 4 33
Mar 2 1 43
Apr 3 0 54
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 2 1 42
Dec 1 4 31

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, KS State Senate District 22, KS State House District 67, KS
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Schools

Marlatt Elem
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Lee Elem
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Amanda Arnold Elem
1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Bellus Academy
<1 miles, N • 1 star
Manhattan Area Technical College
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Kansas State University
1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Manhattan Christian College
1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Regional Health Center
1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Wamego Health Center
15 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Manhattan Regional Airport
5 miles, W • 1 star
Salina Regional Airport
63 miles, W • 1 star
Kansas City International Airport
102 miles, E • 3.7 star
Lincoln Airport
115 miles, N • 1 star
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