How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost in Manhattan?
Asphalt-shingle replacement in Manhattan, Kansas runs $6,160 to $13,640 (2,000 sq ft, tear-off and underlayment included). That is the national base range scaled by Manhattan's labor-and-materials index of 0.88× — 12% below what the same job costs nationally, in a county NOAA credits with 64 hail events over the last 10 years.
Manhattan's 2020 census population was 54,100. Kansas State University is the dominant employer with roughly 24,000 students on campus, and Fort Riley military base adds thousands of civilian jobs nearby. That combination of a large university campus with aging institutional roofs and steady military-adjacent residential construction keeps contractor demand consistent. The school district ranks among the city's largest employers, adding another layer of public-facility roofing work to the market.
Cost by Roofing Material in Manhattan
| Material | Avg Installed Cost (2,000 sq ft) | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160–$10,120 | 15–20 years |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,920–$13,640 | 25–30 years |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960–$26,400 | 40–70 years |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,120–$35,200 | 50–70 years |
| Concrete Tile | $13,200–$23,760 | 40–50 years |
| TPO / EPDM Flat Roof (per 1,000 sq ft) | $3,520–$7,040 | 15–25 years |
Manhattan vs the Kansas Average
Manhattan's cost index is 0.88× national base rates, against a median of 0.88× across the Kansas markets PickARoofer tracks. A typical asphalt-shingle replacement in Manhattan therefore runs about right at the state median. Contractor supply matters too: PickARoofer lists 25 active roofing contractors in Manhattan, versus a median of 22 per covered Kansas city — stronger-than-typical competition, which helps keep quotes honest.
How Manhattan Compares to Nearby Kansas Cities
| City | Distance | Asphalt replacement (2,000 sq ft) | Contractors (verified) | Hail events, 10 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan (this page) | — | $6,160–$13,640 | 25 (0) | 64 |
| Topeka | ≈49 mi | $6,160–$13,640 | 24 (0) | 101 |
| Salina | ≈60 mi | $6,160–$13,640 | 20 (0) | 79 |
| Lawrence | ≈73 mi | $6,160–$13,640 | 25 (0) | 42 |
| Hutchinson | ≈106 mi | $6,160–$13,640 | 18 (0) | 78 |
| Wichita | ≈111 mi | $6,230–$13,795 | 13 (0) | 250 |
Cost indexes barely move across this corridor, so the ranges above track each other — what separates these markets is supply and storm exposure. Topeka, the closest at about 49 miles, lists 24 contractors against Manhattan's 25, and its county logged 101 hail events to Manhattan's 64 over the same decade. A quote that ignores those local factors deserves a follow-up question.
Roof Repair Costs in Manhattan
Minor repairs — leak patches, flashing work, emergency tarps — are priced per job and vary far less between metros than full replacement. See the national roof repair cost table for typical U.S. benchmarks, then get a free local quote above for a Manhattan-specific number.
Hail History in Manhattan — and What It Means for Your Roof Budget
NOAA Storm Events data shows 64 hail events in Manhattan's county over the last 10 years, with hail up to 3.50″ (most recent on record: 2024-06-13). Stones that size punch through shingles rather than bruise them. At 64 events in a decade, Manhattan roofs live on an insurance cycle: quotes here should price impact-resistant Class 4 shingles (10–20% more upfront, often offset by an insurer premium discount) and you should know your wind/hail deductible before the next storm, not after. Check your own address on the hail risk lookup.
Hail Events by Year in Manhattan's County (NOAA)
| Year | Recorded hail events | Largest hail that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19 | 3.50″ |
| 2023 | 6 | 1.00″ |
| 2022 | 4 | 1.25″ |
| 2021 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| 2020 | 5 | 1.75″ |
| 2019 | 8 | 2.00″ |
| 2018 | 2 | 1.75″ |
| 2017 | 9 | 2.75″ |
| 2016 | 10 | 2.00″ |
Put in Kansas context: Manhattan's county logged 0.8× the hail-event count of the median Kansas county we track (78 events over the same 10 years) — a fairly typical hail exposure for the state.
Roofing Contractor Availability in Manhattan
PickARoofer currently lists 25 active roofing contractors working Manhattan, KS: 0 with a license independently verified against the official state registry, 0 with a license number on record, and 0 with an insurance certificate on file. All of them handle full replacement; repair, inspection, and storm-damage requests route through the same local directory.
Manhattan Neighborhoods Served
Local roofing contractors on PickARoofer cover Manhattan's key neighborhoods including Downtown Manhattan, South Campus, Eastside Park, University Heights, Westside, across ZIP codes 66502, 66503, 66504, 66505, 66506. Roof pricing can vary within a city based on home age, roof pitch, and whether storm or hail damage is involved — getting a quote specific to your address is the only reliable estimate.
If Your Roof Damage Is Covered by Insurance
The calculation below applies only if your claim is approved and covers full replacement — check your policy. Results are estimates, not quotes. How insurance claims work →
| Your deductible | Replacement range | Typical out-of-pocket |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | $6,160–$13,640 | $500–$500 |
| $1,000 | $6,160–$13,640 | $1,000–$1,000 |
| $2,500 | $6,160–$13,640 | $2,500–$2,500 |
More on Roofing Costs
Roof size, pitch, tear-off layers and material grade set the rest of the price — covered once, in depth, in the national roof replacement cost guide.