Monroe, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Le Flore County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
126 Population 90/sq mi density
$39,750 Median Income $15,799 per capita
$742 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$39,750 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Monroe, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,750
47% below
$15,799 per capita
Median Rent
$742/mo
36% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
87% below
88.6% high school+
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

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)

Income
53%
Rent
64%
Poverty
231%
Bachelor's
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Monroe a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Monroe residents earn a median household income of $39,750 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,799. 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,044 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Education

4.3% of adults in Monroe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Monroe has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population126
Median Age26.5 yrs
Density90/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans12.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$39,750
Per Capita$15,799
Unemployment
Poverty28.6%
County GDP$1,751M
Avg Weekly Wage$812

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$742
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$177,963
Housing Units52
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,655/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain49.1 in/yr
Elevation533 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Broadband55.8%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Monroe was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.