Monroe, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Ouachita Parish County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
47,241
Population
1,589/sq mi density
$36,521
Median Income
$26,889 per capita
$174,800
Home Value
$154,730 Zillow
$823
Median Rent
39.8% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
1,895
Violent Crime/100K
5,766 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$36,521 median income, 10.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$174,800 home value, $823/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,895 violent crimes/100K (399% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Monroe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 29.7 sq mi (77.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,589/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5190°N, 92.0772°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ouachita Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Monroe Regional (MLU) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0442 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2 in |
Monroe has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.8") and September the driest (3.6").