Good Idea! For more info on Manhattan and a city map, contact the Chamber of Commerce for a free packet.
Chamber Of Commerce | Local Statistics | Temperatures & Precipitation | Churches and Religion Resources | Police & Fire Departments | Hospital & Emergency Room | Manhattan Public Library | Post Office | Local Hotels | Animal Shelter | Pet Licenses | School District Information | Bureau Of Motor Vehicles | Voter Registration | Utility Companies | Recycling | Media Outlets | Family Helps
785-776-8829; http://www.manhattan.org
The Chamber of Commerce has a lot of good information such as a business listing and information on Manhattan that they will send you free of charge.
Population: |
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Manhattan | 47,916 (2004) |
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Riley County | 62,826 (2005) |
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State of Kansas | 2,744,687 (2005) |
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Population by age in
Riley County: | ||
Under 15 | 11,840 (2000) |
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15-24 | 21,665 (2000) |
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25-44 | 16,258(2000) |
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45-64 | 8,351(2000) |
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65+ | 4,729(2000) |
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Housing: |
Total Units | 23.397 |
Owner-occupied | 10,454 |
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Renter-occupied | 11,683 |
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Vacancy Rate | 5.4% |
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Homeowners vacancy rate | 2.0% |
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Rentals vacancy rate | 4.1% |
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| Month | Average Daily Temp | Average Precipitation |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28° F | 0.81" |
| February | 33° F | 0.93" |
| March | 44° F | 2.36" |
| April | 56° F | 2.95" |
| May | 65° F | 4.56" |
| June | 75° F | 5.54" |
| July | 80° F | 3.28" |
| August | 78° F | 3.32" |
| September | 69° F | 4.13" |
| October | 58° F | 3.08" |
| November | 44° F | 1.77" |
| December | 32° F | 1.09" |
CHURCHES AND RELIGION RESOURCES
http://manhattan.areaconnect.com/churches.htm
Visit this website for a list of churches and religion resources.
Manhattan Dept. of Fire Services – 785-587-4500 (non-emergency)
Riley County Police Dept.
- 1001 S. Seth Child Rd. 785-537-2112 (non-emergency)
*Manhattan, Ogden, Ft. Riley, Junction City, Riley, St.
George and Wamego all have 911 capabilities for emergency
calls for Ambulance, Fire, Police and Sheriff.
Mercy Regional Health
Center
1823 College Ave.; 785-776-3322 (non-emergency);
http://www.mercyregional.org
629 Poyntz Ave.; 785-776-4741; http://www.manhattan.lib.ks.us
To obtain a library card, apply at the Circulation Desk. Please bring with you a photo I.D. (driver’s license, passport, student I.D., etc.), and proof of your current street address (postmarked bill or other mail, checks, rent receipt, updated driver’s license, etc.)
LOCAL
HOTELS
* Pet friendly hotels
Best Western
*610 E Poyntz; 785-537-8300; 800-780-7234
Comfort Inn
150 E.Poyntz Ave.;; 785-770-8000; 800-4CHOICE
*EconoLodge
1501 Tuttle Creek Blvd.; 785-539-5391; 877-702-7753;
800-553-2666
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
300 Colorado Street; 785-539-2400; 800-228-2800
*Hampton Inn
501 E. Poyntz Avenue; 785-539-5000; 800-HAMPTON
*Holiday Inn
530 Richards Drive; 785-539-5311; 800-HOLIDAY
*Motel 6
510 Tuttle Creek Blvd.; 785-537-1022
*Ramada Plaza Hotel
1641 Anderson Avenue; 785-539-7531; 800-962-0014
Regency Inn
419 Holiday Drive; 785-537-0630
*Super 8 Motel
200 Tuttle Creek Blvd.; 785-537-8468; 800-800-8000
605 Levee Drive; 785-587-2783; http://www.geocities.com/manhattananimalshelter/
Animal Adoption: http://www.petfinder.com ;
Animal Control: 537-2112 ext. 1
Within 30 days after turning 6 months of age, dogs and cats must be licensed and vaccinated in Manhattan. For info on obtaining a licenses contact 785.587.2489.
USD 383-Manhattan/Ogden Unified School District
785-587-2000; http://www.usd383.org
Motor Vehicle Tags:
• Riley County Treasurer – 785-537-6320
Drivers Licenses:
• Kansas Drivers License Office – 3003 Anderson Ave.
Suite 1001AB, 785-537-2140
• Riley County Treasurer – 785-537-6320 (replacement, renewal, change of address, IDs only)
You can register to vote when you get your drivers license or from:
- Riley County Clerk – 785-537-6300
- You can also register at the Westloop Dillons, Manhattan Public Library, or any local bank.
Electric - Westar 800-794-6101
Gas - Kansas Gas Service 800-794-4780
Water - City of Manhattan Water Department 785-587-2480
Trash - Mallon Trash Service 785-456-8640 There are several options for trash, but I found this one to be the best deal.
Telephone - Southwestern Bell 800-464-7928
Cable - Cox Communications 785-776-9239, Heartland Cable TV 800-880-0292
Local Cell Phone Carriers - T-Mobile, Alltel, Sprint, Nextel, Cellular One, Verizon (Gets service but no local office)
Local Radio Stations:
*Stations that broadcast K-State games.
91.9 FM - KSDB - College Radio Station
94.5 FM - WIBW - Country (Topeka)
95.3 FM - KHCA - Christian (Manhattan)
96.3 FM - KACZ - Top 40 (Manhattan)
97.5 FM - KJCK - Top 40 (Junction City)
98.5 FM - KSAJ - Oldies (Abilene)
*100.3 FM - KDVV - Rock (Topeka)
*101.5 FM - KMKF - Rock (Manhattan)
*102.5 FM - KBLS - Adult Contemporary (Manhattan)
103.5 FM - KQLA - Hot AC (Manhattan)
104.7 FM - KXBZ - Country (Manhattan)
*106.9 FM - KTPK - Country (Topeka)
580 AM - WIBW - News/Talk (Topeka)
1350 AM - KMAN - News/Talk (Manhattan)
1420 AM - KJCK - Country (Junction City)
1440 AM - KMAJ - Sports (Topeka)
Local TV Stations:
Channels may be different if you subscribe to cable
ABC - Channel 49 - KTKA
CBS - Channel 13 - WIBW
NBC - Channel 27 - KSNT