At a Glance
Median Income
$46,389
$30,995 per capita
Home Value
$53,100
Zillow: $294,371
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
21.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
16.6% smoking rate
How Monmouth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monmouth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Monmouth a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Monmouth residents earn a median household income of $46,389 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,995. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 674 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monmouth is $53,100 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,371. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
5.1% of adults in Monmouth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monmouth has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population112
Median Age59.0 yrs
Density196/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans14.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,389
Per Capita$30,995
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty21.4%
County GDP$907M
Avg Weekly Wage$870
Housing
A+
Home Value$53,100
Rent
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$294,371
Housing Units52
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,844/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation744 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband65.4%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Monmouth was founded in 1856.
The median home in Monmouth was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.