Nebraska
Monroe is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 248. Residents earn $66,250 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Monroe receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. 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 offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Monroe is $66,250, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Monroe is $115,000, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $892 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Monroe experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches, including 28.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,250 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,791 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,064 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,046 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,157 |
| County GDP | $3,864M |
| Restaurants | 79 |
| Healthcare | 99 |
| Retail | 150 |
| Manufacturing | 65 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,302 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.61% |
| Commute Time | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |
| Census Median | $115,000 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $310,603 |
| Census Median Rent | $892 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,302 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.61% |
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.7% |
| Depression | 17.8% |
| Mental Distress | 14.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,668/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 99 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.7 inches |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,524 ft (465 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,240/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4741°N, 97.5991°W |
| County FIPS | 31141 |
Winner: Republican by 58.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.8% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 1,240/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 99 |
| Restaurants | 79 |
| Retail Stores | 150 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |