Manhattan, KS

U.S. News Ratings
Population 53,049
Crime Rate Average
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Average
Median Income Low

Climate

Manhattan experiences all four seasons.

Geography

Manhattan is tucked into the Flint Hills of northeast Kansas.

Cultural Attractions

The Oz Museum, in nearby Lincoln, is home to one of the largest private collections of Wonderful Wizard of Oz memorabilia in the world.

Recreation

Tuttle Creek offers an area for boating, fishing and hunting.

Economy

Kansas State University and Fort Riley (one of the nation's largest military installations) are the leading employers in the area.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
53,049
Population under 55:
84.8%
Population over 55:
15.2%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Average
Closest large city:
Wichita

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Good
Temperature:
90°F July High, 11°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$34,541
Median home price:
$153,000
Average property tax:
$722

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
4%
Low
Cost of living:
Low

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
9
Middle schools:
3
High schools:
2

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
2
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
2
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
3

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
2/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
5/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
17/0

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
311

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