What are the schools like in Manito, IL?

Manito is served primarily by Midwest Central CUSD 191. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1.

What is the median household income in Manito?

The median household income in Manito, IL is $65,066 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Manito, IL?

Manito has an average high temperature of 33.5°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Manito, IL affordable or expensive?

Manito's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Manito is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $109,300 and the median rent is $723 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Manito, IL?

Manito has a violent crime rate of 68.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 205.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Manito, IL a Good Place to Live?

Manito is a small town of 1,719 in Illinois, with a median household income of $65,066 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Manito stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

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

All Manito 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: 91.1

Manito's overall cost of living index is 91.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Manito costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Manito, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$109,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$723	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,066	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Manito's violent crime rate is 68.6 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

68.6 /100k

Property Crime

205.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Manito is served primarily by Midwest Central CUSD 191. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Manito, IL	National Avg
School District	Midwest Central CUSD 191	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Manito sees average highs of 33.5°F in January and 88.1°F in July, with 39.5 inches of annual precipitation and 14.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Manito, IL
Average High — January	33.5°F
Average High — July	88.1°F
Annual Precipitation	39.5"
Annual Snowfall	14.4"

Demographics

Metric	Manito, IL	National Avg
Population	1,719	—
Median Age	44.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	27.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Manito

Manito, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61546

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manito, IL affordable or expensive?

Manito's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Manito roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $109,300 and median rent is $723/month.

What is the crime rate in Manito, IL?

Manito's violent crime rate is 68.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 205.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Manito?

Public schools in Manito are operated by Midwest Central CUSD 191. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 18.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Manito, IL a good place to live?

Manito, IL has a population of 1,719, a median household income of $65,066, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. 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 Manito?

Manito averages 33.5°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.5 inches with about 14.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Manito?

Manito, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61546.

What is the population of Manito?

The population of Manito, Illinois is 1,719 with a median age of 44.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Manito?

Key numbers for living in Manito: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $109,300, median household income $65,066, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Manito side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.