Monroe City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,162 Population 1,044/sq mi density
$52,883 Median Income $27,538 per capita
$152,400 Home Value $199,642 Zillow
$662 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$52,883 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,400 home value, $662/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Monroe City, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,883
30% below
$27,538 per capita
Home Value
$152,400
46% below
Zillow: $199,642
Median Rent
$662/mo
43% below
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Monroe City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Monroe City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
54%
Rent
57%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Monroe City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Monroe City residents earn a median household income of $52,883 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,538. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Monroe City is $152,400 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,642. Median rent is $662/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

18.7% of adults in Monroe City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Monroe City has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population3,162
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,044/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$52,883
Per Capita$27,538
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty4.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,400
Rent$662
Ownership50.4%
Zillow$199,642
Housing Units1,395
Rent Burden23.5%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation748 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.5%
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

The median home in Monroe City was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (35 miles).
17.7% of the population has a disability.