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Manhattan, Illinois
Manhattan is a village of 11,026 people in Will County, Illinois, founded in 1886.
Why visit Manhattan
Townapedia lists 7 parks and trails and 3 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Manhattan
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Manhattan
Manhattan (MANN-haton) is a village in Will County, Illinois. The population was 9,385 at the time of the 2020 census. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the population to be 10,772 as of July 2024. The community is located in northeastern Illinois approximately 50 miles (80 km) southwest of Chicago.
From the Wikipedia article Manhattan, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes3
Kirby’s Korner Bakery
Bakery · 0.4 mi
165 South State Street, Manhattan
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping1
History
Manhattan village was established in 1880 as a stop along the Wabash Railroad 6th district, and incorporated in 1886. Its named comes from the New York City borough of Manhattan, which may have been suggested by then-Will County supervisor John Young. Due to railroad construction in the mid-19th century, many immigrants, especially Irish, moved to the area. It was eventually incorporated to obtain a saloon license. Its forebears of German and Irish heritage give expression in the early spring festival Irish Fest.
On May 27, 1917, Manhattan was struck by a tornado as part of the May 25 - June 1, 1917 tornado outbreak, one of the most widespread and deadly on record.
The early morning of June 11, 1925, saw the explosion of a 55,000-barrel crude oil storage tank owned by the Sinclair Oil Corporation just south of Manhattan when it was struck by lightning. The resulting fire was reportedly visible from up to fifty miles away and raged for over twenty-four hours.
From the History section of Manhattan, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Map of Manhattan
31 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 17°F | 2.0 in | 5.0 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 20°F | 1.8 in | 6.2 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 29°F | 2.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 1.9 in | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Joliet Brandon Rd Dam (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Will County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-11-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Joliet Regional Airport (JOT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Frankfort 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Joliet 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Lockport 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Homer Glen 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Crest Hill 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Channahon 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Country Club Hills 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Lemont 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Bourbonnais 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Bolingbrook 20 mi north, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Manhattan Rd east from Wauponsee Glacial Trail - Manhattan, IL - March 2025, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- 23.09.26 Manhattan, IL Cab Car, Phil Richards, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manhattan Metra station house 3 (March 2025), AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Manhattan Metra station platform (March 2025), AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- 23.09.26 Manhattan, IL 179, Phil Richards, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manhattan Metra station house 2 (March 2025), AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Manhattan Metra station house (March 2025), AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Metra Manhattan railyard and Wauponsee Glacial Trail, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- ISS062-E-149449 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-149450 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS017-E-12573 - View of the Gulf of Mexico, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Will County Road 90 ends, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
- Will County Road 90 begins, AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0
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