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Monroe, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Jasper County County
Monroe, IA
At a Glance
How Monroe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monroe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Monroe a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Monroe residents earn a median household income of $81,488 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,076. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 984 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monroe is $173,500 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,306. Median rent is $780/month, with 21.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Monroe reports 296 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,719/100K.
Education
19.4% of adults in Monroe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monroe has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.