At a Glance
Violent Crime
439/100K
2,598/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Monroe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monroe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Monroe 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
Monroe reports 439 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,598/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Monroe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monroe has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population11
Density15/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$265M
Avg Weekly Wage$801
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$122,623
Housing Units66
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent439/100K
Property2,598/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death18,679/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain55.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation189 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Broadband7.0%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Monroe was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Searcy Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.