Indiana
Monroe City is a small town in Indiana with a population of 816. Residents earn $70,250 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Monroe City receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Monroe City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Monroe City is $70,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. The poverty rate of 22.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Monroe City is $97,500, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,017 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Monroe City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 9.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,250 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,424 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,860 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.3% |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 950 |
| County GDP | $2,502M |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Healthcare | 103 |
| Retail | 153 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,961 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.04% |
| Commute Time | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.5% |
| Census Median | $97,500 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $196,965 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,017 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Studio | $966 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,072 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,210 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,906 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,961 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.04% |
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% |
| Depression | 27.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,556/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 103 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.0 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 80.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
| Elevation | 524 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,022/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6145°N, 87.3530°W |
| County FIPS | 18083 |
Winner: Republican by 50.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.3% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.62 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 3,022/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 103 |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Retail Stores | 153 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.5% |