At a Glance
Violent Crime
272/100K
4,304/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
253 sunny days/yr
How Monarch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monarch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Monarch a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Monarch reports 272 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,304/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Monarch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monarch has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population23
Median Age77.1 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans23.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$21,522
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$139M
Avg Weekly Wage$809
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$328,449
Housing Units79
Rent Burden18.2%
Crime
F
Violent272/100K
Property4,304/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,360/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation4,606 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Broadband17.0%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Monarch was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
84.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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