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A village of 1,692 people in Illinois
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About Manito

Village in Illinois, United States
1,552Population
1.4 sq miArea
488 ftElevation

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.

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ZIP code61546
Living in Manito

Housing in Manito

$146K▲ 13.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Manito home is worth about $146,000, up 13.8% in a year, 51% below the Illinois typical home.

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Safety in Manito

A

Safety Grade A

Manito reports less crime per resident than 92% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000
Manito 0
Illinois 2.6
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Manito 7.5
Illinois 15.6
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

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About one in 4 of Manito’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Springfield (7%), Havana (4%) and Cincinnati (4%). Half commute less than 28 miles.

Springfield
7%
Havana
4%
Cincinnati
4%
Chicago
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Manito →

Health in Manito

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 45% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Illinois

1better than IL·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Carle Health Pekin HospitalPekin · 12.5 mi · ER
Heartland Community Health Clinic Dba: Heartland Health Services - OltPekin · 12.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Manito · CMS · HRSAHealth in Manito →

Natural hazards in Manito

49
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Manito →

Climate in Manito

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Manito has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 21°Winter
64° / 42°Spring
85° / 63°Summer
66° / 43°Fall
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Manito’s library

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Forman Valley Public Library District404 1/2 South Harrison Street · part of Forman Valley Public Library District
44 hrs a week
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