At a Glance
Median Income
$70,509
$36,752 per capita
Home Value
$125,900
Zillow: $254,490
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
17.5% smoking rate
How Monona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Monona a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Monona residents earn a median household income of $70,509 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,752. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monona is $125,900 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,490. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
14.9% of adults in Monona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monona has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,618
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density1,190/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,509
Per Capita$36,752
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$780M
Avg Weekly Wage$881
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,900
Rent$1,000
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$254,490
Housing Units803
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,990/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.9 in/yr
Elevation1,188 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute26 min
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Monona was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.