Manhattan, KS
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 44,861 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
Manhattan experiences all four seasons.
Geography
Manhattan is tucked into the Flint Hills of northeast Kansas.
Cultural Attractions
The Oz Museum, in nearby Lincoln, is home to one of the largest private collections of Wonderful Wizard of Oz memorabilia in the world.
Recreation
Tuttle Creek offers an area for boating, fishing and hunting.
Economy
Kansas State University and Fort Riley (one of the nation's largest military installations) are the leading employers in the area.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 9 |
| Number of middle schools | 3 |
| Number of high schools | 2 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 1 / 1 / 1 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Junior/Senior High School | St George, KS | Bronze | 397 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | #130, Nat. U. | 23,332 |
| Manhattan Christian College | Manhattan, KS | Unranked | N/A |
| Washburn University | Topeka, KS | #35, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | 6,901 |
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