North Manchester, Indiana

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Population in 2022: 5,247 (98% urban, 2% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.2%
 
Males: 2,385  (45.5%)
Females: 2,862  (54.5%)
Median resident age:

40.8 years
Indiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 46962.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,665 (it was $35,448 in 2000)
North Manchester:

$62,665
IN:

$66,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,055 (it was $17,140 in 2000)

North Manchester town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $152,206 (it was $81,100 in 2000)
North Manchester:

$152,206
IN:

$208,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $157,744; detached houses: $162,200; townhouses or other attached units: $169,588; in 2-unit structures: $219,975; mobile homes: $26,567

Median gross rent in 2022: $911.

March 2022 cost of living index in North Manchester: 77.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.9%
(8.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 22.7% for Black residents, 53.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 42.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in North Manchester, IN (2022)
    • 4,42487.6%White alone
    • 2234.4%Two or more races
    • 1933.8%Hispanic
    • 1753.5%Black alone
    • 200.4%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in North Manchester detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Indiana and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in North Manchester, Indiana as of May 15, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in North Manchester is 6,387 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in North Manchester by year

Type

2009

2010

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
6
(103.7)
4
(65.4)
2
(32.9)
7
(116.9)
0
(0.0)
2
(33.6)
1
(16.8)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
1
(17.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(33.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
7
(121.0)
1
(16.4)
0
(0.0)
4
(66.8)
2
(33.4)
4
(67.1)
2
(33.6)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
26
(449.5)
8
(130.9)
15
(246.4)
19
(317.4)
7
(116.9)
5
(83.9)
2
(33.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
98
(1,694)
10
(163.6)
126
(2,070)
89
(1,487)
67
(1,119)
112
(1,879)
45
(756.9)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
3
(51.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(33.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(16.8)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(16.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index215.871.3126.3188.672.3121.354.2

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in North Manchester, IN

Crime rate in North Manchester detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 15 (11 officers - 11 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.85
Indiana average:

1.88
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Ancestries: German (27.0%), English (11.4%), American (9.8%), European (6.7%), Canadian (6.6%), Irish (5.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 773 feet

Land area: 3.61 square miles.

Population density: 1,455 people per square mile   (low).

North Manchester, Indiana map

74 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.5%
Indiana:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $871 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $526 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fort Wayne, IN (34.1 miles , pop. 205,727).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (114.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Laketon, IN (2.0 miles ),
Sidney, IN (2.7 miles),
Silver Lake, IN (2.8 miles ),
South Whitley, IN (3.1 miles ),
Roann, IN (3.2 miles ),
Claypool, IN (3.2 miles ),
Lagro, IN (3.4 miles ),
Andrews, IN (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 41.00 N, Longitude: 85.77 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +102 (+2.0%)
Workers who live and work in this town: 1,165 (49.8%)

Area code: 260

Distribution of median household income in North Manchester, IN in 2022
Distribution of house value in North Manchester, IN in 2022
North Manchester satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 6 buildings, average cost: $216,800
  • 2021: 7 buildings, average cost: $216,800
  • 2020: 6 buildings, average cost: $216,800
  • 2019: 4 buildings, average cost: $107,500
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $133,000
  • 2017: 4 buildings, average cost: $157,900
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $139,000
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $288,300
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $30,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $350,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $144,300
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2007: 13 buildings, average cost: $187,700
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $183,900
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $79,500
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $153,800
  • 2003: 10 buildings, average cost: $115,600
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2001: 11 buildings, average cost: $109,900
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $117,500
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $103,500
  • 1998: 12 buildings, average cost: $97,800
  • 1997: 17 buildings, average cost: $117,600
Number of permits per 10,000 North Manchester, IN residents
Average permit cost in North Manchester, IN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Indiana:

2.8%
Historical population in North Manchester, IN
Historical housing units in North Manchester, IN
Most common industries in North Manchester, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (21.4%)
  • Health care (9.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.4%)
  • Printing & related support activities (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (16.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.4%)
  • Construction (7.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.0%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (25.2%)
  • Health care (14.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.3%)
  • Printing & related support activities (6.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.0%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.8%)
  • Social assistance (4.3%)
Most common occupations in North Manchester, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Child care workers (4.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.6%)

Average climate in North Manchester, Indiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

North Manchester, Indiana average temperatures North Manchester, Indiana average precipitation North Manchester, Indiana humidity North Manchester, Indiana wind speed North Manchester, Indiana snowfall North Manchester, Indiana sunshine North Manchester, Indiana clear and cloudy days

North Manchester, Indiana environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 101. This is worse than average.

City:

101
U.S.:

73
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2016 was 3.82. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 13.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.82
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2016 was 0.373. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.373
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.6. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 13.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.6
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

North Manchester-area historical tornado activity is near Indiana state average. It is 94% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/6/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.4 miles away from the North Manchester town center killed one person and injured 31 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 8/12/1956, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.1 miles away from the town center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

North Manchester-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 15% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 209.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 188.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 209.3 miles away from North Manchester center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 216.7 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 80.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 234.6 miles away from North Manchester center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Wabash County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
North Manchester topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in North Manchester:

  • PEABODY RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (400 W SEVENTH ST)
  • TIMBERCREST CHURCH OF BRETHREN (2201 EAST ST)

Other hospitals and medical centers near North Manchester:

  • VOCA CORPORATION OF INDIANA (Hospital, about 10 miles away; SOUTH WHITLEY, IN)
  • MILLERS MERRY MANOR INC (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; WABASH, IN)
  • COMMUNITY CARE CENTER OF WABAS (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; WABASH, IN)
  • MILLER'S MERRY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; WABASH, IN)
  • WABASH COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; WABASH, IN)
  • WABASH SKILLED CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; WABASH, IN)
  • AUTUMN RIDGE REHABILITATION CENTRE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; WABASH, IN)

College/University in North Manchester:

  • Manchester University (Full-time enrollment: 1,355; Location: 604 E. College Ave; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.manchester.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to North Manchester:

  • University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne (about 32 miles; Fort Wayne, IN; Full-time enrollment: 2,075)
  • Indiana Wesleyan University (about 35 miles; Marion, IN; FT enrollment: 13,681)
  • Indiana Institute of Technology (about 35 miles; Fort Wayne, IN; FT enrollment: 4,320)
  • Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne (about 36 miles; Fort Wayne, IN; FT enrollment: 10,126)
  • Taylor University (about 41 miles; Upland, IN; FT enrollment: 2,272)
  • Indiana University-Kokomo (about 43 miles; Kokomo, IN; FT enrollment: 2,500)
  • Indiana University-South Bend (about 52 miles; South Bend, IN; FT enrollment: 5,563)

Library in North Manchester:

  • NORTH MANCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $402,656; Location: 405 NORTH MARKET STREET; 58,020 books; 3,506 audio materials; 2,683 video materials; 37 state licensed databases; 136 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in North Manchester: Peabody Memorial Home (A), North Manchester Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in North Manchester include: North Manchester United Methodist Church (A), Christian Fellowship Church (B), First Brethren Church (C), North Manchester Congregational Christian Church (D), Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Oaklawn Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Pony Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in North Manchester: Warvel Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: North Manchester Center for History (120 East Main Street).

Court: North Manchester Town - Town Court (709 West Main Street).

Birthplace of: Grace Van Studdiford - Singer and actress, Daniel Garber - Artist, Francis W. Palmer - Politician.

Wabash County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.2 people
Indiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

58.8%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.5%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

People in group quarters in North Manchester in 2010:

  • 816 people in college/university student housing
  • 303 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 8 people in group homes intended for adults

People in group quarters in North Manchester in 2000:

  • 767 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 466 people in nursing homes
  • 8 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Banks with branches in North Manchester (2011 data):

  • First Financial Bank, National Association: Heeter Avenue Branch, Timbercrest Church Branch, Estelle Peabody Memorial Home Branch, North Manchester Main Branch. Info updated 2009/09/21: Bank assets: $6,663.4 mil, Deposits: $5,754.9 mil, headquarters in Hamilton, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 101 total offices, Holding Company: First Financial Bancorp
  • The Bippus State Bank: North Manchester Branch at 106 West Street, branch established on 2006/09/05. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $118.1 mil, Deposits: $95.0 mil, headquarters in Huntington, IN, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Bippus State Corporation
  • First Merchants Bank National Association: North Manchester at 901 W State Road 114, branch established on 1982/05/24. Info updated 2012/02/13: Bank assets: $4,154.9 mil, Deposits: $3,154.7 mil, headquarters in Muncie, IN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 89 total offices, Holding Company: First Merchants Corporation
  • Crossroads Bank: 114 West Branch at 1404 State Road 114 West, branch established on 1920/01/01. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $327.0 mil, Deposits: $280.0 mil, headquarters in Wabash, IN, positive income, 5 total offices

For population 15 years and over in North Manchester:

Marital status in North Manchester, IN
  • Never married: 33.0%
  • Now married: 42.9%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 9.9%
  • Divorced: 13.8%

For population 25 years and over in North Manchester:

  • High school or higher: 92.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.6%
  • Unemployed: 6.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.5
Indiana average:

11.3

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - North Manchester
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for North Manchester, IN (based on Wabash County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,31150
Mainline Protestant5,30027
Catholic1,0712
Black Protestant721
Other1-
None19,133-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Wabash County:

0.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Wabash County:

0.30 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20
Wabash County:

6.08 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
This county:

5.48 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Wabash County:

9.6%
Indiana:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Wabash County:

29.0%
State:

29.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.9%
Indiana:

14.3%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
North Manchester:

46.7%
Indiana:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

41.4%
Indiana:

46.2%

Average BMI:
North Manchester:

28.3
Indiana:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
North Manchester:

22.0%
Indiana:

21.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
North Manchester:

13.1%
Indiana:

10.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
Indiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

30.7%
Indiana:

33.9%

General health condition:
This city:

52.2%
Indiana:

56.1%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

75.7%
Indiana:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of North Manchester, IN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 12$53,895$53,8950$0
Parks and Recreation 5$18,412$44,18928$12,140
Sewerage 5$20,769$49,8460$0
Financial Administration 4$17,916$53,7480$0
Water Supply 3$12,953$51,8120$0
Streets and Highways 3$12,226$48,9041$246
Firefighters 3$12,654$50,6162$1,668
Other Government Administration 2$10,808$64,8487$4,455
Police - Other 1$6,948$83,3761$282
Totals for Government 38$166,581$52,60539$18,791

North Manchester government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Construction - Local Fire Protection: $75,000 ($14.29)
    General - Other: $56,000 ($10.67)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $1,046,000 ($199.35)
    Sewerage: $996,000 ($189.82)
    Water Utilities: $718,000 ($136.84)
    Regular Highways: $665,000 ($126.74)
    Parks and Recreation: $651,000 ($124.07)
    Local Fire Protection: $373,000 ($71.09)
    Financial Administration: $358,000 ($68.23)
    Health - Other: $310,000 ($59.08)
    General - Other: $164,000 ($31.26)
    Housing and Community Development: $78,000 ($14.87)
    Central Staff Services: $68,000 ($12.96)
    General Public Buildings: $17,000 ($3.24)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $242,000 ($46.12)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $32,000 ($6.10)
    Local Fire Protection: $16,000 ($3.05)

North Manchester government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,595,000 ($303.98)
    Solid Waste Management: $292,000 ($55.65)
    Parks and Recreation: $243,000 ($46.31)
    Other: $125,000 ($23.82)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($0.19)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $2,000 ($0.38)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $31,000 ($5.91)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $105,000 ($20.01)
    Donations From Private Sources: $67,000 ($12.77)
    Interest Earnings: $20,000 ($3.81)
    General Revenue - Other: $8,000 ($1.52)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,422,000 ($271.01)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $564,000 ($107.49)
    Other: $271,000 ($51.65)
    General Local Government Support: $178,000 ($33.92)
  • Tax - Property: $1,461,000 ($278.44)
    Other License: $12,000 ($2.29)
    Public Utilities Sales: $7,000 ($1.33)

North Manchester government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,838,000 ($1112.64)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,838,000 ($1112.64)

North Manchester government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $842,000 ($160.47)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,971,000 ($375.64)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $771,000 ($146.94)
Businesses in North Manchester, IN
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1KFC1
CVS1McDonald's1
Chevrolet1Pizza Hut1
Curves1Subway1
Dairy Queen1Taco Bell1
H&R Block1U-Haul1
Hardee's1UPS1

Strongest AM radio stations in North Manchester:

  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WONO (1380 AM; 5 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WRSW (1480 AM; 1 kW; WARSAW, IN; Owner: GBC MEDIA, L.L.C.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in North Manchester:

  • WBKE-FM (89.5 FM; NORTH MANCHESTER, IN; Owner: MANCHESTER COLLEGE)
  • WLZQ (101.1 FM; SOUTH WHITLEY, IN; Owner: LARKO COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WKUZ (95.9 FM; WABASH, IN; Owner: UPPER WABASH BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WARU-FM (101.9 FM; ROANN, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WJOT-FM (105.9 FM; WABASH, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO OF WABASH, INC.)
  • WCKZ (94.1 FM; ROANOKE, IN; Owner: TRAVIS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WLAB (88.3 FM; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: INDIANA DISTTRICT OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH - MO SYNOD, INC.)
  • WBCL (90.3 FM; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMEE (97.3 FM; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WAJI (95.1 FM; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: SARKES TARZIAN, INC.)
  • WSHI (106.3 FM; COLUMBIA CITY, IN; Owner: JAMMIN' BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WBNI-FM (89.1 FM; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING OF NE IN., INC.)
  • WRSW-FM (107.3 FM; WARSAW, IN; Owner: GBC MEDIA, L.L.C.)
  • WMRI (106.9 FM; MARION, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO OF INDIANA, INC.)
  • WNHT (96.3 FM; CHURUBUSCO, IN; Owner: TRAVIS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WFWI (92.3 FM; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WMYK (98.5 FM; PERU, IN; Owner: MIAMI COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WXKE (102.9 FM; HUNTINGTON, IN; Owner: TAVIS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WCJC (99.3 FM; VAN BUREN, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WJHS (91.5 FM; COLUMBIA CITY, IN; Owner: COLUMBIA CITY JOINT HIGH SCHOOL)

TV broadcast stations around North Manchester:

  • WANE-TV (Channel 15; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: INDIANA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WFFT-TV (Channel 55; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: QUOROM OF FT. WAYNE LICENSE, LLC)
  • WPTA (Channel 21; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: WPTA-TV LICENSE, INC.)
  • WSOT-LP (Channel 57; MARION, IN; Owner: SUNNYCREST MEDIA, INC.)
  • WFWA (Channel 39; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: FORT WAYNE PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WISE-TV (Channel 33; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: NVG-FORT WAYNE II, LLC)
  • WIWU-LP (Channel 51; MARION, IN; Owner: IWU COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W66BD (Channel 53; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TELEVISION)
North Manchester fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of North Manchester fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 29Number of bridges
  • 266ft / 81.2mTotal length
  • $8,269,000Total costs
  • 31,146Total average daily traffic
  • 3,143Total average daily truck traffic
  • 57,163Total future (year 2029) average daily traffic
New bridges in North Manchester, IN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 2Before 1900
  • 21920-1929
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 61960-1969
  • 61970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for North Manchester, IN

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in North Manchester)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

40 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in North Manchester, IN)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

33 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in North Manchester)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150L (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 10944, N10944, N-10944, Serial Number: 15075155, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 09/08/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 11/27/2017
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Kelly L Wolf, 6605 N State Road 13, North Manchester, IN 46962, Other Owners: Kaye E Wolf
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-31-325 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 8, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 162 mph), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 325BB, N325BB, N-325BB, Serial Number: 31-7512021, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 03/01/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 03/16/1998
    Registrant (Corporation): Go Air Enterprises Inc, Po Box 326, North Manchester, IN 46962
  • Aircraft: SPAGNOLO WILLIAM D XE285 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: 2 Cycle
    N-Number: 840GS, N840GS, N-840GS, Serial Number: MXE1272A15B, Certificate Issue Date: 01/28/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Theodore R Oldfather, Po Box 1689, North Manchester, IN 46962

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 30. The highest number of fires - 56 took place in 2011, and the least - 8 in 2004. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in North Manchester, IN When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (49.6%), and Outside Fires (34.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in North Manchester, IN
    • 25449.6%Structure Fires
    • 17434.0%Outside Fires
    • 438.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 418.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for North Manchester, IN
Most common first names in North Manchester, IN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary12484.5 years
Ruth6783.3 years
John6080.2 years
Helen5383.5 years
Charles5277.0 years
William4777.6 years
Robert4678.2 years
Paul4376.4 years
Ethel3987.0 years
Ralph3776.2 years
Most common last names in North Manchester, IN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller6583.2 years
Smith4080.4 years
Metzger3679.9 years
Baker3178.5 years
Brown2281.0 years
Hoover1984.8 years
Brubaker1883.2 years
Frantz1885.2 years
Hippensteel1778.1 years
Grossnickle1588.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in North Manchester, IN
  • 83.9%Utility gas
  • 13.6%Electricity
  • 1.2%Other fuel
  • 1.2%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in North Manchester, IN
  • 76.8%Utility gas
  • 23.2%Electricity


North Manchester compared to Indiana state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.

North Manchester on our top lists:

  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest cost per building permit(population 5,000+)"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest number of assaults per 100,000 residents (population 5,000+)"
There are 8 pilots and 8 other airmen in this city.
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  • Brice W. Bedke (1)
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Total of 25 patent applications in 2008-2024.