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Monroe City, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Knox County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
816
Population
3,022/sq mi density
$70,250
Median Income
$29,424 per capita
$97,500
Home Value
$196,965 Zillow
$1,017
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
451
Violent Crime/100K
5,208 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$70,250 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,500 home value, $1,017/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
451 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Monroe City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Knox County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 80.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0482 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.4 in |
Monroe City has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.6").