What are the schools like in Manilla, IA?

School district data for Manilla is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Manilla?

The median household income in Manilla, IA is $58,304 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.5%.

What is the weather like in Manilla, IA?

Manilla has an average high temperature of 27.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.5 inches.

Manilla, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Manilla, IA affordable or expensive?

Manilla's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Manilla is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $88,500 and the median rent is $614 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Manilla, IA?

Manilla has a violent crime rate of 71.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 404.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Manilla, IA a Good Place to Live?

Manilla is a small town of 733 in Iowa, with a median household income of $58,304 and a 0.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Manilla stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Manilla is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Manilla city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 85.8

Manilla's overall cost of living index is 85.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Manilla costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Manilla, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$88,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$614	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,304	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Manilla's violent crime rate is 71.3 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

71.3 /100k

Property Crime

404.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Manilla, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Manilla sees average highs of 27.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 33.6 inches of annual precipitation and 34.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Manilla, IA
Average High — January	27.4°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	33.6"
Annual Snowfall	34.5"

Demographics

Metric	Manilla, IA	National Avg
Population	733	—
Median Age	35.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.0%	22.2%
65 and over	16.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Aspinwall, IA 5 mi Defiance, IA 7 mi Irwin, IA 7 mi Buck Grove, IA 8 mi Manning, IA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Manilla

Manilla, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

51454

Manilla vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manilla, IA affordable or expensive?

Manilla's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Manilla roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $88,500 and median rent is $614/month.

What is the crime rate in Manilla, IA?

Manilla's violent crime rate is 71.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 404.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Manilla?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Manilla, IA a good place to live?

Manilla, IA has a population of 733, a median household income of $58,304, and an unemployment rate of 0.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Manilla?

Manilla averages 27.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.6 inches with about 34.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Manilla?

Manilla, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51454.

What is the population of Manilla?

The population of Manilla, Iowa is 733 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Manilla?

Key numbers for living in Manilla: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $88,500, median household income $58,304, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Manilla side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.