Manson, IA

Manson, Iowa

Manson, Iowa, in Calhoun county, is 58 miles NW of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 113 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 1,893.

The People and Families of Manson

In Manson, about 61% of adults are married. Manson offers a lot of one-person housing.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in Manson if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Manson had a median family income of $41,500. Manson enjoys an educated population. In the city, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in the city.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Manson gave more campaign money ($250) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Manson Housing

Owners occupy 74% of the housing units in Manson. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Manson, 91% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Manson, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Manson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Manson, IA

Comparing Manson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Manson Almanac

Manson Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Manson Public Libraries

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Manson Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Manson residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Manson, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Manson High Schools (2004)

MANSON NORTHWEST WEBSTER HIGH SCHOOL
1601 15TH ST
712-469-2245
Serves 256 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

TWIN LAKES LEARNING CTR ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
830 MAIN ST
712-469-3096
A Non-traditional School
Serves 10 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10

Manson Colleges

(List of All Iowa Colleges)

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