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Retirement Living in Manhattan - Kansas
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Manhattan KS is a very vibrant college town, home to Kansas State University. Huge number of accolades in recent years, to include # 1 Small Community (under 245,000 pop.) for Business and Careers in 2011. # 2 Best Place to Live in the U.S. by Livability.com in 2018.
Region Characteristics
Urban / City
Rural
Nearby military base
Suburban / Large Community
College Town
Lively downtown business center
Commuter Town
Coastal community
Area Amenities
Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
Access To Green Space
Fairs & Festivals
Outdoor Concerts
Bike Paths
Fishing
Running Paths
Beach
Golf Course
Shopping
Boating
Hiking
Skiing
Bowling
Hunting
Sporting Events
Casino
Indoor Swim Facilities
Tennis
Continuing Education
Lake
State Park
Dining/Nightlife
Movie Cinemas
Walking Paths
Exercise Facilities
National Park
Numerous activities in a safe college town where people value the outdoors.
Cultural Activities
Arts
Lectures
Museums
Ballet
Library
Symphony
Concerts
Live music series
Theater
Films
Very vibrant arts scene; the Landon Lecture series has featured live speeches from every president from Richard Nixon to George W. Bush.
Public transportation
Bus
Rental cars
Train
Nearby major airport
Subway
VA transportation
Nearby cruise terminal
Taxi
Medical Facilities
Major Hospital
Wellness center
VA Hospital
Climate
Monthly Temperatures / Rain / Snow
Month
Low
Avg
High
Rain
Snow
Jan
16.5
F°
28.3
F°
40.0
F°
0.6
"
3.8
"
Feb
20.5
F°
33.0
F°
45.5
F°
1.1
"
3.9
"
Mar
30.0
F°
43.0
F°
56.0
F°
2.3
"
1.6
"
Apr
41.5
F°
54.0
F°
66.5
F°
3.1
"
0.0
"
May
53.0
F°
64.5
F°
76.0
F°
5.0
"
0.0
"
Jun
62.5
F°
73.8
F°
85.0
F°
5.5
"
0.0
"
Jul
67.5
F°
79.0
F°
90.5
F°
4.3
"
0.0
"
Aug
65.5
F°
77.3
F°
89.0
F°
4.1
"
0.0
"
Sep
55.5
F°
68.3
F°
81.0
F°
3.2
"
0.0
"
Oct
42.5
F°
55.8
F°
69.0
F°
2.6
"
0.1
"
Nov
30.5
F°
42.5
F°
54.5
F°
1.6
"
0.6
"
Dec
19.5
F°
30.8
F°
42.0
F°
1.0
"
3.6
"
Four seasons with a milder winter and longer autumn.
Natural Disaster Areas
Earthquakes
Hurricanes
Wildfires
Floods
Tornadoes
Volcanoes
Cost of Living for
Manhattan, KS
Manhattan, Kansas cost of living for Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Taxes, Utilities, etc.:
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Houses
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Assisted Living
Nursing homes
State veteran home
Condos
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Senior Assistance in
Manhattan, KS
Manhattan, Kansas offers the following assistance for seniors:
Elder-care facilities
Meals on Wheels
Van services for seniors
Home care
Senior center
Visiting nurses
Job or Volunteer Opportunities
Numerous in a college town; very high level of volunteerism from the zoo to service groups.
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