Forman Library Manito 20231020 0441, 2023
Manito’s story
165 years in pictures
Census counts: 375 in 1870, 1,552 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2023 and 3 maps from 1929 on.
- 1861Manito is settled
ManitoIL
A town of 1,473, settled in 1861.
Photo: NatFee · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,473
2025 Census estimate · −5.2% since 2020
Typical home
$145K
+13.4% in a year
Household income
$72K
median
Median age
43.7
years
Jobs based here
416
Balanced
Is Manito a good place to live?
The best of Manito’s subject grades are an A for safety and cost of living. 23% of working residents work locally in Manito, above both Illinois’ towns (8.3%) and U.S. towns (8%). Only 114 of Illinois’ 1,285 towns score lower on the outdoors. Manito has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Manito stand out
Where Manito beats most towns.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Manito0
Illinois2.6
U.S.3.3
SafetyA
No violent crime reported in 2025
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
Typical home value
Manito$145K
Illinois$296K
Cost of livingA
2.3 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 88% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
Small town
1,473 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Manito grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Illinois), ordered by how far Manito is from typical.
SafetyAOpen →Cost of livingAOpen →SchoolsBehind 65% of Illinois districts on tests and graduationC+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7 of 20; 5.5% of households have no car; 3.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →HealthCarle Health Pekin Hospital 12.5 miles awayB−Open →Jobs & income$72K median household income; 416 jobs based hereB−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 49% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trailDOpen →History1 notable person born hereC+Open →Civic life1.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 43.7; 17% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Manito: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Manito, and how to reach them.
PowerAmeren Illinois Company16.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterManito water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Manito’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Illinois you can register online until 16 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMason County ClerkMason County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6154661546 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Manito.
SafetyA
Manito is safer than 91% of U.S. towns, by crime per resident
Manito’s violent crime rate is 0 per 1,000 residents, below both the Illinois town median (1) and the median of U.S. towns (1.6).
91%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
| Manito | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 1 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 7.5 per 1,000 residents | 7.9 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Manito0
Illinois2.6
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Manito7.5
Illinois15.6
U.S.15.5
91st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
11
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HousingCost of living grade A
Homes in Manito are worth about $145K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Manito home is worth about $145,000, up 13.4% in a year, 51% below the Illinois typical home. Manito’s median rent is $741 a month.
$145KZillow home value
| Manito | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $741 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 82% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Manito$145K
Illinois$296K
+13.4%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Manito has four seasons and pleasant summers
Manito has chilly winters and warm summers. The July high in Manito is 87°F.
26″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–37°
Spring42–64°
Summer63–85°
Fall43–66°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 16
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
Manito has 1.1 jobs for every working resident, and 333 people commute in
About one in 4 of Manito’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Springfield (7%), Havana (4%) and Cincinnati Township (4%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
23%work in town
| Manito | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $72,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Manito23%
Springfield7%
Havana4%
Cincinnati Township4%
Chicago3%
28 mi
median commute distance
416
jobs based in Manito
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 65% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB−
Health in Manito trails 55% of U.S. towns
Manito beats the Illinois average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 38% of adults have high blood pressure in Manito.
45%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Manito | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
1 better22 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Manito | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.4% | 13.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.9% | 10.3% |
Carle Health Pekin Hospital
12.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Moderate risk in Manito, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 51% of U.S. communities.
49risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
OutdoorsD
Manito has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
1.0 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 969 acres
1.0 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Manito
20pages on Manito
The big questions
SchoolsC+Behind 65% of IL districtsSafetyA0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB−Better than IL on 1 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingA$145K typical home · up 13.4% in a yearWork & commuteB−$72K median household income · 416 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 49% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Manito; the nearest are
Spoon River CollegeCommunity college · Public · Canton17 mi$6,090 in-state tuitionIllinois State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Normal42 mi$16,144 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Manito residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
About Manito
Village in Illinois, United States
Manito is a village in Mason County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,552 at the 2020 census, down from 1,642 in 2010.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 488 ft
- ZIP code
- 61546
Questions about Manito
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Manito, IL expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.