Electricity rates in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS ranks 1 of 13 Kansas cities for the share of renter households (59%). Manhattan, Kansas has 53,951 residents in 21,677 households; 41.9% heat with electricity.
Manhattan on the map
Riley County, with Manhattan marked
Housing and heating in Manhattan
Manhattan, KS: 11,306 of 24,334 homes were built before 1980 and 7,615 in 2000 or later. Manhattan, KS has 10,936 detached houses, 7,634 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 977 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Manhattan, KS
% of homes by decade built, Manhattan, KS
- 7pre-40
- 440s
- 1050s
- 860s
- 1770s
- 1180s
- 1190s
- 1500s
- 1610s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Manhattan, KS
| Manhattan, KS | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, KS, median year built | 1983 | 1984 | -1 years | 7 of 13 |
| Manhattan, KS, built before 1980 | 46.5% | 45.5% | +1.0 points | 7 of 13 |
| Manhattan, KS, built 2000 or later | 31.3% | 31.2% | +0.1 points | 3 of 13 |
| Manhattan, KS, detached houses | 44.9% | 47.8% | -2.8 points | 13 of 13 |
| Manhattan, KS, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 31.4% | 25.5% | +5.9 points | 2 of 13 |
| Manhattan, KS, mobile homes | 4.0% | 5.4% | -1.4 points | 1 of 13 |
| Manhattan, KS, renter households | 58.7% | 55.1% | +3.6 points | 1 of 13 |
| Manhattan, KS, median home value | $243,700 | $231,200 | +$12,500 | 7 of 13 |
| Manhattan, KS, median gross rent a month | $1,019 | $1,065 | -$46 | 9 of 13 |
| Manhattan, KS, people per household | 2.18 | 2.25 | -0.07 | 12 of 13 |
Facts about Manhattan
- Residents of Manhattan, KS, ACS 2023
- 53,9519 of 13 Kansas cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Manhattan, KS
- $58,44112 of 13 of those cities
- Households in Manhattan, KS
- 21,6772.49 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Manhattan, KS
- 41.3%8,953 owners and 12,724 renter households
- Housing units in Manhattan, KS
- 24,3342,657 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Manhattan, KS
- 41.9%9,088 of 21,677 homes
- Land area of Manhattan, KS
- 20.1 sq mi2,688.3 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Manhattan, KS
- 2.6%at 876 kWh a month over the $58,441 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Manhattan, KS
- 140NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 259.5 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Manhattan, KS
- 198311,306 of 24,334 homes (46.5%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Manhattan, KS
- $243,700$1,019 gross rent a month, 5.02% of value a year
Cost of living with electricity in Manhattan
Manhattan, KS: 21,677 households at $1,240 a year per home for electricity (Riley County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $26.9 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,844 a year per household.
| Group in Manhattan, KS | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Manhattan, KS median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, KS, all households | 21,677 | $1,240 | $26.9 million | 2.12% |
| Manhattan, KS, homeowners | 8,953 | $1,619 | $14.5 million | 2.77% |
| Manhattan, KS, renters | 12,724 | $941 | $12.0 million | 1.61% |
Who lives in Manhattan: income, cars, homes
In Manhattan, KS, 7,043 of 21,677 households earn under $35,000, 6,437 $35,000-$75,000, 5,251 $75,000-$150,000 and 2,946 $150,000 or more. 12,434 residents of Manhattan, KS live below the poverty line, and the median age is 25.2. In Manhattan, KS, 6,547 of 12,332 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 12,782 households moved in since 2018 and 2,022 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. In Manhattan, KS, 1,240 households own no vehicle and 12,287 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Manhattan, KS homes: 13,470 have 3+ bedrooms, 4,115 none or one, median 5.2 rooms. Of 30,262 workers in Manhattan, KS, 3,716 work from home, 20,718 drive alone, 70 ride transit and 1,918 walk.
Household income in Manhattan, KS
| Manhattan, KS | Value | Rank in Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, KS, households under $35,000 | 32.5% | 1 of 13 |
| Manhattan, KS, households $150,000 or more | 13.6% | 8 of 13 |
| Manhattan, KS, residents below poverty | 26.1% | 1 of 13 |
| Manhattan, KS, median age | 25.2 | 13 of 13 |
| Manhattan, KS, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 55.4% | 10 of 13 |
| Manhattan, KS, households without a vehicle | 5.7% | 7 of 13 |
| Manhattan, KS, households with 2+ vehicles | 56.7% | 11 of 13 |
| Manhattan, KS, workers at home | 12.3% | 7 of 13 |
| Manhattan, KS, cost-burdened renters | 53.1% | 1 of 13 |
| Manhattan, KS, moved in since 2018 | 59.0% | 1 of 13 |
| Manhattan, KS, moved in before 2000 | 9.3% | 13 of 13 |
Outage risk around Manhattan
Manhattan, KS, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 130 wind and 10 tornado, 259.5 per 100,000 residents of 53,951. Top gust near Manhattan, KS: 100 knots, 115 mph. Damage near Manhattan, KS: $10.0M.
Reports within 15 miles of Manhattan, KS
wind and tornado reports, Manhattan, KS
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- 3'25
| Manhattan, KS | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, KS, 2015 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Manhattan, KS, 2016 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Manhattan, KS, 2017 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Manhattan, KS, 2018 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Manhattan, KS, 2019 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| Manhattan, KS, 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Manhattan, KS, 2021 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Manhattan, KS, 2022 | 27 | 3 | 30 |
| Manhattan, KS, 2023 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Manhattan, KS, 2024 | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| Manhattan, KS, 2025 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Who supplies Manhattan
Riley County lists 1 utility for Manhattan, KS (53,951 residents): homes pay 14.29 cents per kWh, about $125 a month at 876 kWh, 2.6% of the $58,441 Manhattan median income. Riley County page.
Analyst note on Manhattan
Household income in Manhattan, KS is $58,441; 8,953 of its 21,677 households own. Manhattan, KS counts 53,951 residents in 21,677 households, on 20.1 square miles. 9,088 of the 21,677 occupied homes in Manhattan, KS heat with electricity.
Manhattan, KS has 24,334 housing units, 2,657 of them vacant or seasonal. Manhattan, KS ranks 1 of 13 Kansas cities for the share of mobile homes (4%). Manhattan, KS ranks 1 of 13 Kansas cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (42%).
Manhattan, KS ranks 1 of 13 Kansas cities for the youngest residents (median age 25.2).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Manhattan
Compare Manhattan with nearby cities
| City near Manhattan, KS | Distance from Manhattan | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, KS (this page) | 0 mi | 53,951 | $58,441 | 1983 | $243,700 | 140 | 12.3% |
| Topeka, KS | 50.0 mi east | 126,103 (+72,152) | $55,902 (-$2,539) | 1967 (-16 yr) | $130,600 (-$113,100) | 274 (+134) | 9.6% (-2.7 pts) |
| Salina, KS | 60.0 mi southwest | 46,432 (-7,519) | $60,624 (+$2,183) | 1964 (-19 yr) | $164,500 (-$79,200) | 111 (-29) | 6.2% (-6.1 pts) |
| Lawrence, KS | 73.7 mi east | 95,459 (+41,508) | $62,838 (+$4,397) | 1988 (+5 yr) | $269,500 (+$25,800) | 210 (+70) | 14.1% (+1.8 pts) |
| Leavenworth, KS | 90.4 mi east | 37,176 (-16,775) | $71,239 (+$12,798) | 1969 (-14 yr) | $176,000 (-$67,700) | 151 (+11) | 7.4% (-4.9 pts) |
| Shawnee, KS | 97.2 mi east | 68,175 (+14,224) | $106,312 (+$47,871) | 1988 (+5 yr) | $332,900 (+$89,200) | 444 (+304) | 18.3% (+6.0 pts) |
ZIP codes in Manhattan
| ZIP area touching Manhattan, KS | Share of the ZIP's land inside Manhattan | Share of Manhattan's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 66502 (Manhattan, KS) | 4.9% | 54.6% |
| 66503 (Manhattan, KS) | 10.0% | 41.9% |
| 66506 (Manhattan, KS) | 100.0% | 3.6% |
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Questions on Manhattan
Manhattan: what is the electricity rate?
Manhattan, KS has no price of its own; its 53,951 residents are served by one of 1 utility, and a 876 kWh month costs $125.
Manhattan: how does it rank among Kansas cities?
Manhattan, KS: rank 9 of 13 by its 53,951 residents, rank 12 of 13 by $58,441 median income.
Manhattan: how many homes heat with electricity?
Manhattan, KS: 9,088 of 21,677 occupied homes, 41.9%; Riley County 41.0%.
Manhattan: how much income goes to electricity?
At 876 kWh a month, 2.6% of the $58,441 median income in Manhattan, KS.
Manhattan: damaging storms reported nearby?
140 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Manhattan, KS, 2015 to 2025, 259.5 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Manhattan?
Manhattan, KS: median home built 1983; 11,306 of 24,334 homes (46.5%) predate 1980, 10,936 are detached and 7,634 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Manhattan, KS earn under $35,000?
7,043 of 21,677, against 2,946 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Manhattan, KS live below the poverty line?
12,434 residents.
How many Manhattan, KS renters struggle with rent?
6,547 of 12,332 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.