At a Glance
Median Income
$54,063
$30,966 per capita
Home Value
$113,300
Zillow: $153,112
Median Rent
$542/mo
20.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
62/100K
1,372/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Monette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Monette a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Monette residents earn a median household income of $54,063 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,966. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,006 business establishments, including 267 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monette is $113,300 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,112. Median rent is $542/month, with 20.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Monette reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,372/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.9% of adults in Monette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monette has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,385
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density245/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,063
Per Capita$30,966
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$7,259M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,300
Rent$542
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$153,112
Housing Units689
Rent Burden20.5%
Crime
F
Violent62/100K
Property1,372/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary374/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,320/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation237 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute30 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Monette was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Arkansas International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 267 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.