A gem of western Iowa
Manilla, IA is a vibrant, rural community located in the rolling hills of southern Crawford County. Our city's convenient location provides easy access to larger metropolitan areas, like the county seat in Denison, while still preserving the serene atmosphere that makes rural living special.
Living in Manilla means enjoying these outstanding benefits:
- $0 home lot and 5-year property tax abatement for eligible individuals (click here)
- Utility rebates and incentives for residents and business owners
- City owned and operated municipal utilities
- City police department
- Volunteer fire department and ambulance service
- Healthcare services through locally owned clinics and in nearby cities
- Pre-school through 12th grade education via IKM-Manning school district
- Locally available tv, phone, and high speed internet service
- Active business community with a wide assortment of services and goods
- Diverse employment and entrepeneurial opportunities
Get to know Manilla
Manilla was initially founded as a railroad town, but our community's roots are also heavily steeped in agriculture. The vast open spaces surrounding Manilla allow for successful farming operations as well as contributing to the scenic environment that our residents cherish so much.
Among Manilla's assets, the people are the greatest—our hardworking residents are committed to fostering a friendly, welcoming environment for everyone. There's always something going on in Manilla that brings people together, and there are many ways to become involved with our community, whether it's joining a club, volunteering a few hours, or attending a cookout!
Manilla's most popular community event is the annual Fourth of July celebration, including a city-wide parade, games, fireworks, and other activities. Other annual community events include the Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pull, the Manilla Madness Bike Ride, vendor fairs, community potlucks, and many more!
Learn more about what makes Manilla special!
Come live here!
We'd love to have you here! Manilla's strong values, natural beauty, and community-oriented approach to growth and development are just a few of the things that make our city one of Iowa's premiere rural living spaces. We encourage you to visit and experience Manilla's charms for yourself!
You may be entitled to a $0 home lot in Manilla—securing a single family lot in Manilla's Sunrise Addition expansion plan allows qualified individuals to build a single-family residence on a home lot provided for free by the city, with a 5-year 100% property tax abatement among other benefits.
Interested in living here? Head over to our Housing and Move To Manilla pages for more information about joining our community, including housing programs and other benefits for home and business owners!