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Monroe City, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Monroe City, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Monroe City a Good Place to Live?
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 0.5% (86% 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 $189,805. 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.
Safety & Crime
Monroe City reports 82 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 492/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.