The Town FilesManning, South Carolina
City in Clarendon County · population 3,878 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $157,600
- Household income
- $28,569
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 56.2
Manning is a city of 3,878 people in Clarendon County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $157,600, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 78% of South Carolina towns, better transit than 72% of South Carolina towns.
How Manning ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Manning is worth $157,600, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 5.5 times the median household income of $28,569, which is more affordable than 11% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $594 a month. 53.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Manning | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,600 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $594 | $937 |
| Median household income | $28,569 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 53.7% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Manning
| People | Manning | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.2 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 40.3% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 13.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.4% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.7% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.6% | 87.8% |
Weather in Manning
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 35.2°F. About 55.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 75 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 47 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Manning since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 5, 2022 about 0.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 25 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on April 16, 2011.
Severe weather in Clarendon County since 1996
Clarendon County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
| November 21, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4677: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Clarendon County
Clarendon County had 6,694 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,194 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Manning itself the ACS puts it at 7.2%.
Public schools in Manning
6 public schools with 2,412 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manning High | 9-12 | 786 | 20.7 |
| Manning Early Childhood Center | PK-3 | 637 | 16.8 |
| Manning Elementary | 4-6 | 485 | 18.7 |
| Manning Junior High | 7-8 | 352 | 15.3 |
| Manning Primary | 3-3 | 152 | 15.2 |
| F. E. Dubose Career Center | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Manning
- Wyboo, SC8.8 mi · 3,661 people · home $253,000
- Lakewood, SC12.3 mi · 2,810 people · home $294,200
- Sumter, SC19.9 mi · 43,463 people · home $199,100
- Kingstree, SC22.4 mi · 3,244 people · home $177,000
- Dalzell, SC25.8 mi · 3,175 people · home $157,500
- Lake City, SC29.2 mi · 5,903 people · home $144,300
Manning questions
Is Manning, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Manning scores better for retirees than 67% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 43%. 40.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.2).
How much does a house cost in Manning?
The median owner-occupied home in Manning is valued at $157,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $28,569, so homes cost about 5.5 times income. Median rent is $594 a month.
What is the weather like in Manning?
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 35.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Manning get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Manning since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 5, 2022. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)