Manly is a city in Worth County, Iowa, United States, whose population was 1,256 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code50456

Area code641

Living in Manly

Housing in Manly

$154K▲ 2.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Manly home is worth about $154,000, up 2.7% in a year, 36% below the Iowa typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Manly

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Most working residents leave Manly for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Mason City (25%), Northwood (9%) and Forest City (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Mason City

25%

Northwood

Forest City

Clear Lake

6%Work in townlive and work in Manly 14 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 180Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Manly →

Health in Manly

B⁻

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 47% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Iowa

≈Just like Iowa

No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.

Conditions all close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

Nothing stands out: Manly tracks Iowa closely.

Care nearby

Mercyone North Iowa Medical CenterMason City · 9.7 mi · ER

Community Health Center of Mason CityMason City · 9.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Manly · CMS · HRSAHealth in Manly →

Natural hazards in Manly

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.

🌵 Drought🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Manly flood?no paid flood claims on record 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Manly

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Manly →

Climate in Manly

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Manly has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

27° / 11°Winter

56° / 35°Spring

80° / 59°Summer

59° / 38°Fall

How much snow does Manly get?About 44 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 7, with the last in spring around Apr 29.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Manly →

Schools in Manly

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A⁻

School Grade A-

The public schools Manly’s kids attend outperform 82% of Iowa’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictCentral Springs Comm School DistrictSchools2

Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus AElementary · Grades PK–3 · 143 students Central Springs High School A-High · Grades 9–12 · 236 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within IA. Ratings are from neighbors.