Indiana
Monroe is a small town in Indiana with a population of 629. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Monroe receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Monroe stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Monroe is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. 8.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Monroe is $145,300, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $670 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Monroe experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches, including 27.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,000 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,238 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $951 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,720 |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 786 |
| County GDP | $2,318M |
| Restaurants | 53 |
| Healthcare | 56 |
| Retail | 132 |
| Manufacturing | 63 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,039 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.09% |
| Commute Time | 19.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Census Median | $145,300 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $331,535 |
| $/Sq Ft | $121 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $670 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $966 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,072 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,210 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,906 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,039 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.09% |
| Obesity | 42.0% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.4% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 10.0% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% |
| Depression | 28.8% |
| Mental Distress | 21.2% |
| Physical Distress | 16.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,648/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.9 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 80.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
| Elevation | 824 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 925/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7451°N, 84.9409°W |
| County FIPS | 18001 |
Winner: Republican by 52.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.9% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.62 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 925/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Restaurants | 53 |
| Retail Stores | 132 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 19.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |