Monroe, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Walton County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
15,336
Population
979/sq mi density
$43,991
Median Income
$21,667 per capita
$222,000
Home Value
$376,255 Zillow
$1,118
Median Rent
36.2% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
320
Violent Crime/100K
1,632 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$43,991 median income, 12.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$222,000 home value, $1,118/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
320 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Monroe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 891 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 15.3 sq mi (39.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 979/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7975°N, 83.7187°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Walton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
Monroe has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and December the driest (2.5").