Manhattan and the surrounding area have a close relationship with Fort Riley. Home to the 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley is located just eight miles west of Manhattan. The post is easily accessible from K-18 and is a short commute.
For those choosing to live or shop off-post, Manhattan is the premier destination for settling into your new home. Look no further--we have shopping, restaurants, and recreational opportunities to keep you busy with life 24 / 7. Why not choose to work, live, and play in your back yard? You won't regret coming to Manhattan.
As the thirteenth largest city in Kansas, Fort Riley serves more than 60,000:
- Soldiers
- Family members
- Retirees
- Department of the Army civilians
Many of these individuals live off-post in the surrounding region including Manhattan and Riley County. In fiscal year 2006, Fort Riley’s total economic impact on the state was more than $1.3 billion. Much of that impact was felt right here at home in Manhattan.
Area Employers are eager to select applicants from the pool of available spouses and support numerous workforce development initiatives. Fort Riley's presence positively impacts the entire region and advances economic development by virtue of providing infrastructure requirements such as:
- Enhanced airport facilities
- Improved highways and access routes
